Hong Kong officials denounce ‘groundless accusations’ against nat. security subsidiary legislation (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong officials rejected accusations that a new national security law amendment would expand the definition of national security offenses, stating the legislation clarifies existing provisions without introducing new powers or offenses.

• Hong Kong officials condemned 'groundless accusations' against the new national security law amendment.
• The amendment allows the chief executive to certify criminal cases as national security offenses but does not introduce new offenses or powers.
• Officials claimed some groups spread false information to incite public hatred against the government.