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The move against the Hong Kong National Party comes at a time when the authorities will increase the pressure on young people for democracy
Hong Kong initiated a process that could lead to the ban of a group defending the separation of China, the first time in which the former British colony returned to Chinese control in 1997 is engaged in the outlawing of a political organization.
The movement against the Hong Kong National Party comes as the authorities increase pressure on young pro-democracy activists, some of whom have been arrested, and denounce any pro-independence action as an illegal challenge to Communist Party leaders in Beijing.
The Security Agency sent a letter to the founder of the acronym, Andy Chan, saying that he has 21 days to "make written statements" explaining why the party should not be prohibited, according to the social network page of the party, which has published photos of the letter.
Security, John Lee, says that he has not banned the group and that he can only do so after giving him the time to submit his response.
"Yes, we have the freedom of association in Hong Kong, but this right does not exist without restrictions"
Hong Kong is governed by the principle "one country, two systems", which promises a high degree of autonomy and freedom that does not exist in China, such as freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. The hardening of the Chinese financial hub has fueled tensions, as evidenced by the 2014 Occupy Central movement, which banned the main streets for nearly three months in a failed attempt to pressure Beijing for it to grant full democracy in the territory. 19659010] Copyright Thomson Reuters 2018
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