Macau enacted its national security legislation 11 years ago, while 23 years after the handover Hong Kong’s version is still not in place. Photo: Nora Tam
Macau enacted its national security legislation 11 years ago, while 23 years after the handover Hong Kong’s version is still not in place. Photo: Nora Tam

What Hong Kong can learn from Macau’s national security law

  • Macau brought in the legislation on its own in 2009 but commentators warn of its limitations as a model for Hong Kong
  • Beijing has resolved to enact the laws for Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference

Macau enacted its national security legislation 11 years ago, while 23 years after the handover Hong Kong’s version is still not in place. Photo: Nora Tam
Macau enacted its national security legislation 11 years ago, while 23 years after the handover Hong Kong’s version is still not in place. Photo: Nora Tam
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