With new security law, China outlaws global activism

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With new security law, China outlaws global activism

Jul 7, 2020 - World
Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, author of China

The draconian security law that Beijing forced upon Hong Kong last week contains an article making it illegal for anyone in the world to promote democratic reform for Hong Kong.

Why it matters: China has long sought to crush organized dissent abroad through quiet threats and coercion. Now it has codified that practice into law — potentially forcing people and companies around the world to choose between speaking freely and ever stepping foot in Hong Kong again.

What's happening: Article 38 of the national security law states, "This Law shall apply to offences under this Law committed against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from outside the Region by a person who is not a permanent resident of the Region."

• In other words, every provision of the law applies to everyone outside of Hong Kong — including you.

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[Sherman A1]

1. Hopefully companies will leave HK

In droves, but I’m sure that the almighty dollar will win out.