Hong Kong’s Crossroads: Legal, Political, and Social Transformation under the National Security Law
The US-China Podcast
Impacts of the National Security Law on Hong Kong
This chapter examines the implementation and effects of the National Security Law (NSL) on Hong Kong's legal, political, and economic landscape since 2020. It highlights the erosion of legal protections, the shift in public sentiment and business confidence, and the implications for civil liberties, particularly in relation to the middle class's responses to educational reforms. Additionally, it contrasts the NSL's enforcement with international human rights standards and discusses the emerging dual legal system, further exacerbating concerns among investors and residents alike.
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