Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon in Protest against Beijing`s Security Law Plan
(World News USA)

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and used water cannon and pepper spray Sunday on thousands of protesters who turned out in droves to demonstrate against Beijing`s plan to impose national security laws on the Asian financial hub. China Friday revealed its plan to bypass Hong Kong`s legislature to impose a national security law on Hong Kong to prevent and punish acts of “secession, subversion or terrorism activities” that threaten national security. The move, which would also allow Chinese national security organs to set up agencies in Hong Kong, has been widely criticized around the world, with the U.S. threatening consequences for China. On Sunday afternoon, thousands congregated in the...