China enacts sweeping national security law seen as major blow to Hong Kong autonomy

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Jun 30, 2020 China enacts sweeping national security law seen as major blow to Hong Kong autonomy Beijing formally enacted security laws for Hong Kong on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media, paving the way for one of the most profound changes to the governing of the territory in decades.China stunned the world in May when it announced that it would side-step Hong Kong's own legislature and pass national security laws directly from Beijing.  Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy