China reviews heavily criticized Hong Kong security bill

BEIJING (AP) — China’s legislature is reviewing a controversial national security bill for Hong Kong that critics worldwide say will severely compromise human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese region. The official Xinhua News Agency said the National People’s Congress Standing Committee took up the matter Sunday at the start of a three-day session. China has said it is determined to enact the law and passage is expected by Tuesday. The U.S. says it will end favorable tradin