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Hong Kong’s national security law: 10 things you need to know
On 30 June, China’s top legislature unanimously passed a new national security law for Hong Kong. The law is dangerously vague and broad: virtually anything could be deemed a threat to “national security“ under its provisions, and it can apply to anyone on the planet. Here are 10 reasons why everyone should be worried about this new law.