Hong Kong's top government official, Li Jiachao, announced a summary of the establishment of Hong Kong's own National Security Ordinance to crack down on acts that threaten national security. Some businesses are concerned that the ordinance will affect their business.
In Hong Kong, the ``Hong Kong National Security Law'' was enacted four years ago to control acts such as attempts to overthrow the national government, and the ``National Security Ordinance'' is intended to supplement this.
At a press conference on the 30th, Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao said, ``Threats to national security can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. We can minimize the threat by enacting the ordinance as soon as possible.'' emphasized the need to enact. He also
explained that
the new ordinance will crack down on activities
such as theft of state secrets, espionage,
interference in Hong Kong by foreign forces, and
activities that use computers to undermine national security.
The Hong Kong government will explain this summary to citizens, foreign companies, embassies, and other entities, and will seek a wide range of opinions until February 28th.
Some businesses are concerned that the new ordinance will affect their business.
In the Legislative Council, which is Hong Kong's parliament, pro-China factions that support the enactment of the ordinance have almost a monopoly of seats, and the work to enact it is expected to proceed quickly.