China moves to crush dissent in Hong Kong

The World

Beijing has formally adopted a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, strengthening its grip on the semi-autonomous territory. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Emily Lau, a former member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and with the artist and dissident Ai Weiwei about what the law will mean for civil liberties in Hong Kong.

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