H.K. May Become 'Very Different' Because of New Law: Professor Chen

The video discusses the implications of the new national security law imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong. Experts express concerns about the potential erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy, rule of law, and its status as an international financial center. The US no longer views Hong Kong as autonomous, which could negatively impact its business environment. China appears to have strategically timed the law's implementation amid the global pandemic, believing it can withstand international resistance. However, there are concerns that the law could undermine Hong Kong's attractiveness to international investors, despite its financial ties to the mainland.

How might the perception of Hong Kong as an autonomous region change following the new law?

What factors contributed to China's decision to impose the national security law on Hong Kong?

In what ways could the new law change the financial landscape of Hong Kong?