Hong Kong national security law changes, explained

The transcript discusses Hong Kong's new national security law, which threatens the city's freedoms and autonomy. The law, backed by Beijing, forbids acts of sedition, secession, and subversion against China's central government. It raises concerns for pro-democracy activists, dissidents, and journalists who may face persecution. The law could also silence pro-democracy lawmakers, as evidenced by the removal of two lawmakers during a legislative meeting. The First Amendment to the law criminalizes insulting the Chinese National Anthem.

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