Hong Kong unveils new national security law with tough penalties


Hong Kong's business leaders worry a new security law may stymie research and due diligence reports companies rely on. - PHOTO: REUTERS

HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong on Friday introduced the draft bill of a new national security law that includes life sentences for major offences such as treason and insurrection.

The homegrown legislation is set to become the city's second national security law, following the one Beijing imposed in 2020 after quashing huge and sometimes violent democracy protests.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Jan 21, 2026)
Workers' Party’s swift refusal of Opposition Leader role signals unity behind Pritam Singh, say analysts
Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from Singapore's HDB block near Sin Ming
Sultan of Brunei leaves hospital following successful knee surgery
MIC hasn't left BN, says Zambry
Singapore proposes Asean-first mechanism to trace scam calls across borders
Ex-TVB star Fiona Leung, 60, says she doesn't mind having wrinkles, grey hair
Thai Constitutional Court clears Phumtham, Tawee in Senate probe
Fahmi: Malaysia's economy remains strong, continues to be the focus of foreign investors
Kerala High Court denies bail to former TDB president Padmakumar, two others in Sabarimala gold loot case

Others Also Read