Hong Kong businesses back new security law despite fears

Hong Kong's status as a gateway to the riches of mainland China -- the world's second-largest economy -- is likely to remain the top consideration for investors. - Bloomberg

HONG KONG (AFP): China's new security law has sent fear coursing through many Hong Kong residents, but the city's commercial community has largely embraced it as a way to get back to doing business.

The controversial legislation has granted mainland Chinese authorities unprecedented control as they seek to end the pro-democracy protests that plunged Hong Kong into turmoil last year.