Hong Kong's New Security Law and Territorial Disputes with the Philippines

This chapter delves into the rapid progression of a new bill in Hong Kong that expands on the existing national security law, raising concerns about increased authorities' power to penalize offenses like sedition and espionage. It also covers the ambiguous definition of state secrets under the law and examines the implications for foreign financial firms in China and Hong Kong, along with the contentious territorial disputes between China and the Philippines.