Hong Kong’s new national security laws pose threat to Western businesses

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New crimes come into force on Saturday, including treason, sabotage, sedition, theft of state secrets, external interference and espionage

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Western businesses in Hong Kong face growing uncertainty after politicians passed draconian new national security laws that will align the city-state even more closely with Beijing.

Hong Kong’s Legislative Assembly passed a major piece of legislation known as Article 23 on Tuesday, marking the latest stage of a widespread political crackdown triggered by pro-democracy protests in 2019.

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