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Hong Kong’s New Security Bill Triggers Warnings From Overseas

  • Article 23 was fastest bill passed in the city since 1997
  • Critics say new law will diminish open economic discussion
John Lee, center, following the passing of Article 23 at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, on March 19.Photographer: Chan Long Hei/Bloomberg
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Hong Kong has fast-tracked into law domestic security legislation, prompting fresh warnings from the US, European Union and UK that the move could muzzle open discussion in the global finance hub.

The measure was approved unanimously Tuesday evening by the city’s “patriots-only” legislature, in a snap meeting called one day before its regular weekly session. Lawmakers’ approval of the legislation within an 11-day window marks the fastest passing of a bill since the city returned to Chinese control in 1997.

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