NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news report.

2. What is the purpose of the communist-controlled police hotline in Hong Kong?

3. What “assurance” does the communist-controlled police statement give Hong Kong residents?

4. What does the “national security” law do?

5. How did the free world respond to China’s draconian law for Hong Kong?

6. a) Who is Carrie Lam?
b) How did Carrie Lam attempt to defend the law?
c) What proves Ms. Lam’s claims to be false?

7. What ominous effect is the law having on free speech, according to lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting?

8. Many law enforcement agencies maintain a tip line to enable citizens to report suspicious activities that appear criminal, or to provide information about a particular crime currently under investigation.
a) How is China’s Hong Kong tipline different from the purpose of tiplines in free countries?
b) What did pro-democracy protester Joshua Wong say about the “tipline?” Be specific.
c) What is your response to Mr. Wong’s tweet?