- By Joyce Lee
- BBC Chinese, Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s future as a global finance hub is in doubt following a tough new security law
There is a new running joke in Hong Kong: locals mock their city for losing its status as the darling of global capital. As one joked, it is the newest UNESCO world heritage site.
A tough security law – Article 23 – that came into effect over the weekend has only renewed the underlying concerns.
Authorities say it will protect the city and ensure stability, while critics are alarmed it will silence all dissent with its…
