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Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation on a national security law, following in the steps of Bejing, who implemented a similar law three years ago.

Hong Kong has initiated public consultation on a national security law, over three years after Beijing imposed a similar law.The proposed law could broaden the government's authority to prosecute residents for offenses like collaborating with foreign entities to influence legislation or spreading misleading information.Existing laws have already stifled political dissent, with hundreds arrested on charges

Critics worry authorities will use a local national security law as another tool to crack down on dissidents, building on the law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

Hong Kong outlined a new, tougher national security law that would bring it more in line with mainland China, where a crackdown on espionage has landed a number of business executives in detention.

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Even Beijings allies are uneasy, citing potential impact on international business confidence in the city.

The pro-democracy advocate faces national security charges in Hong Kong.

The most high-profile trial to date under a draconian national security law is being seen as a bellwether for Beijing's erosion of Hong Kong's erstwhile judicial independence.