Hong Kong security legislation approved by China's NPC
China approved sweeping national security laws for Hong Kong defying U S pressure. The NPC backed the draft by 2878 to 1 with six abstentions, enabling Beijing backed authorities to draft laws banning subversion secession terrorism and foreign interference. Pro democracy groups warned of protests and business flight while Hong Kong leader Lam touted stability and growth under one country two systems.
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Democrats pulled the House floor bill to renew FBI surveillance powers after President Trump and Republicans opposed it, as the chamber started negotiations with the Senate on the expired authorities. The 284 to 122 vote aimed to begin talks. Pelosi said a new round of negotiations would occur to resolve the lapse that could leave surveillance powers expired.
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