February 8, 2025

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China Passes Hong Kong Security Law Aimed at Crushing Protests

HONG KONG—China’s legislature authorised Tuesday a sweeping new regulation aimed at quashing threats to national protection in Hong Kong, rejecting Western criticism that Beijing’s endeavours will control people’s freedoms in the protest-torn town.

The legislation was passed by senior Chinese lawmakers, in accordance to Lau Siu-kai, a senior adviser to Beijing on Hong Kong policy. Drafted and authorised in an unusually speedy and opaque system, the regulation has stirred fears across pro-democracy groups, firms, schools and media over its prospective…