One week after Hong Kong's National Security Ordinance goes into effect, foreign companies voice concerns. There are concerns among foreign companies about how the law will be applied regarding the definition of "state secrets" The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong said the ordinance has not affected business so far.

They expressed their desire to continue dialogue with the Hong Kong government regarding concerns and questions regarding operations.. The 30th marks one week since the National Security ordinance came into effect. It regulates crimes such as theft of ''state secrets'', espionage and interference by foreign forces.