Hong Kong lawmakers pass controversial new national security law | DW News

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Lawmakers in Hong Kong have approved a controversial new national security law. The legislation is an extension of an existing law passed in 2020. It gives the government greater powers to suppress dissent, mirroring laws in mainland China. It was a demand of China’s communist government in Beijing which has been increaing its authority over Hong Kong.

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