Hong Kong unanimously passes new national security law

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Published on March 19, 2024 - Duration: 02:33s

Hong Kong unanimously passes new national security law

Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday (March 19) unanimously passed a new national security bill within a fortnight of it being tabled, fast-tracking a major piece of legislation that critics say further threatens the China-ruled city's freedoms. Olivia Chan has more.


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