China Plans Controversial New National Security Law

The transcript discusses China's new law affecting Hong Kong, its timing during the global pandemic, and the potential impact on Hong Kong's autonomy. It highlights China's view on territorial integrity and the risk of escalating tensions with the US. The possibility of protests in Hong Kong amid COVID-19 is considered, along with the role of the National People's Congress in setting economic policies.

What is the main reason China is pushing for the national security law now?

• To enhance economic growth

• To improve relations with the US

• To assert control while global attention is elsewhere

• To distract from internal issues

How do pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong view the national security law?

• As a means to enhance prosperity

• As a necessary security measure

• As a threat to Hong Kong's independence

• As a way to improve judicial autonomy

What is the US's stance on China's national security law?

• Supportive of China's internal affairs

• Indifferent to the law

• Opposed, with potential sanctions

• Encouraging diplomatic discussions

What is a significant focus of the National People's Congress?

• Reducing military spending

• Limiting technology advancement

• Increasing infrastructure investment

• Decreasing job creation

What is one of the economic targets discussed by the NPC?

• Reducing the budget deficit to 1%

• Creating 15 million jobs

• Widening the budget deficit to more than 3.6% of GDP

• Decreasing infrastructure investment