How China's 2020 National Security Law Tightened Its Grip on Hong Kong

China enacted the Hong Kong National Security Law in 2020, marking a significant shift in the territory's political landscape. The law was widely seen as Beijing strengthening its control over Hong Kong. Critics argued the legislation undermined the 'one country, two systems' framework that had governed Hong Kong since its 1997 handover from Britain. The framework had promised Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy, a commitment many felt was broken by the new law.
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