Hong Kong National Security Legislation

Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security legislation, carrying severe punishment, including life imprisonment, for acts deemed insurrection. Legislation is linked to Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law, filling loopholes from Beijing's 2020 law; it has been criticized by human rights groups for being overly broad.

Hong Kong National Security Legislation

Hong Kong is set to pass sweeping national security legislation called Safeguarding National Security, which critics argue is too broad and gives more power to the government and Beijing to control civil society.