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.
Key Points
Article 23 legislation mandated by Hong Kong's constitution
Previous attempt in 2003 faced mass protests and was ultimately shelved
Current bill is more aggressive, allowing denial of access to a lawyer and creating new offenses
Legal experts and activists concerned about the vagueness of the language and its implications