Lawmakers in Hong Kong convened a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law, which aims to grant the government more authority to suppress dissent in the city. This legislation is viewed as part of a broader political crackdown following the pro-democracy protests in 2019 and would build upon a similar law imposed by Beijing four years ago, which has significantly muted opposition voices in the financial hub.
The special session, held a day before the regular Legislative Council sessions, underscores the government's urgency to expedite the passage of the law. The Legislative Council, now dominated by Beijing loyalists after an electoral overhaul, has fast-tracked the debate process since the bill was introduced on March 8.
