HK balances rule of law and development


The Safeguarding National Security Bill will play a significant role in strengthening the rule of law in Hong Kong. — China Daily

THE recent implementation of the Safeguarding National Security Bill in Hong Kong, 26 years after the return of Hong Kong to the motherland, marks a significant milestone in bolstering the special administrative region’s legal framework for safeguarding national security.

The belated piece of legislation, based on Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong, signifies the advancement of the “one country, two systems” framework and highlights the political achievements of “patriots governing Hong Kong”.

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