It is set to criminalise secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces, but will also effectively curtail protests and freedom of speech.
The move follows increasing unrest and a widening pro-democracy movement.
No bueno.
It was only a matter of time before this happened in Hong Kong. The one country 2 systems policy was never going to last forever. It's up to the international community to stand up to China now. And that will never happen until Trump is gone. I think that is why China is getting this done now.
I think you may be onto something with the timing on this one...