Chinese and Hong Kong media say the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress voted unanimously to approve a national security law for Hong Kong.
The year 2016 saw more Hong Kongers emigrate to Canada than the year before as people cite concerns about China's growing hold over the city.
Pro-democracy demonstrators, including student protest leader Joshua Wong, were arrested ahead of celebrations marking Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China.
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