Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday the central government will not back down on plans for national security legislation for the financial hub, even as Britain stepped up criticism of the move. Source: Hong Kong leader says Beijing will not back down on new security law Category: worldNews
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Britain will not walk away from the people of Hong Kong if China imposes a national security law that would conflict with its international obligations under a 1984 accord, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday. Source: Britain will not walk away from Hong Kong, Johnson says Category: worldNews
The European Commission decided on Wednesday to classify the new coronavirus as a mid-level threat to workers, a move that allows employers in the EU to apply less stringent safety measures in the workplace than if the virus was deemed a high risk. Source: EU classifies coronavirus as mid-level threat to workers Category: worldNews