> Hong Kong national security law unanimously passed by Beijing, while Joshua Wong and associates announce decision to quit party politics

> 162 members of National People’s Congress Standing Committee back legislation, and law could come into effect on Wednesday

On Wednesday, that is tomorrow, July 1st. The date is no coincidence.

The 1st of July is a public holiday in Hong Kong, the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Establishment Day"), commemorating the Return of Sovereignty of Hong Kong from colonial hands to the Chinese motherland ("Handover"). Hong Kong has now been ruled by Beijing for 23 years.

Of course, Hong Kong being 95% ethnic Chinese, this is always a cause for celebration as millions take to the street to express national brotherhood and sisterhood.

I kid, I kid. Shit is going down. Colleagues said they saw riot police gearing up already this morning, one day in advance.

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