Hong Kong passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill that seeks to “prevent, suppress and punish espionage activities” in a special session on…
"It was then deliberated on, amended, and passed within 11 days — a record time in Hong Kong's legislative history," Eurasia Group analyst said., which has been under scrutiny for provisions such as life imprisonment for 'treason' and 'insurrection,' in a special session on Tuesday.
Dickie Wong, executive director of research at Kingston Securities said that from a local government's point of view the new law in Hong Kong could also potentially attract investment by"creating a more secure business environment."
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