Jennifer Jett is the Asia Digital Editor for NBC News, based in Hong Kong.
HONG KONG — China hit back Wednesday against international criticism of a new national security law passed in Hong Kong, dismissing concerns that it will further erode civil liberties in the Chinese territory. The United States and other governments have expressed opposition to the legislation, known as Article 23, which Hong Kong lawmakers passed unanimously Tuesday night after deliberating at record speed.
State Department described the new crimes the law establishes, such as external interference, as “poorly defined and incredibly vague.” “We believe that these kinds of actions have the potential to accelerate the closing of Hong Kong’s once open society,” spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters.
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