Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law explained in 30 seconds | Hong Kong
On March 19, 2024, the Hong Kong government passed the National Security Law, also known as Article 23, after a rushed public consultation and legislative review process. The five crimes covered are treason, insurrection and incitement to insurrection, theft of state secrets and espionage, sabotage, and external interference. Penalties for some crimes have been increased, […]
EU says Hong Kong’s new security law could affect its status as a business hub | Hong Kong
The European Union has warned that new national security legislation for Hong Kong could have a “significant” impact on the operations of EU offices and Hong Kong’s status as a business centre. Hong Kong’s lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously passed a new bill just two weeks after it was first introduced, quickly passing a major piece […]