My Take | New security law is a masterstroke
- Hong Kong can now be depoliticised and get back to reviving its economy and improving people’s lives
In one masterstroke, Beijing is set to resolve long-standing challenges to its legitimate interests, power and prestige in Hong Kong. Forget all the noises coming out of Britain, Canada and Australia, or the usual meaningless threats from Washington.
Hong Kong IS China’s. It is simply a rightful assertion of Chinese sovereignty after being challenged and undermined by pro-independence elements – who dare not speak their name – within the protest movement and opposition.
Perhaps in future, the exams authority can ask as a question whether the security law has brought more benefits than harm to Hong Kong.
It will put an end to the impunity of opposition politicians and protest leaders to fly to Washington and consort with top American politicians to plot against their own governments, including providing a black list with the names of Hong Kong and mainland officials to target for US sanctions.