Beijing seeks to tighten grip over Hong Kong with new security bill

US senators propose legislation to sanction Chinese entities that violate city's sovereignty

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. © Reuters

MICHELLE CHAN and ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG/NEW YORK -- A national security bill that would tighten Beijing's grip over Hong Kong will be presented as a motion to the National People's Congress on Friday, fueling concerns that street protests will flare up again in the semi-autonomous city.

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