China reveals a blueprint for a controversial new national security law, which critics say threatens political and civil freedoms in Hong Kong and broadens Beijing's direct control over the semi-autonomous city.
Under the sweeping draft legislation, Beijing would be able to override Hong Kong's prized independent legal system and mainland officials will establish a national security office in Hong Kong, further eroding the city's autonomy.
The characteristics of those circumstances were not defined. Criminal offenses under the draft law include secession, subversion of state power, terrorist activities, and collusion with foreign or external forces to endanger national security, according to Xinhua. According to Xinhua, the provisions in the national security law will kick in when local laws of the semi-autonomous region are inconsistent.
In response to the new details, Lam said the Hong Kong government"fully supports legislative work for safeguarding national security" and is"undertaking the necessary preparatory work."
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