China unveils new security law for Hong Kong, will supersede local laws

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ China on Saturday unveiled details of the controversial new security law for Hong Kong amid international criticism that it will corrode the wide-ranging freedoms enjoyed by residents of the global financial hub. Details of the new law as listed by official news agency, Xinhua, includes setting up of a national security office for Hong Kong to handle crimes against national security. The local government must establish new institutions to protect national security and allow mainland agencies to operate in the city “when needed”. Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s…