China Defends New Hong Kong Security Law Amid Criticism from West
• China hits back at criticism from Western governments and UN over new Hong Kong security law • Law covers treason, espionage, theft of secrets, sedition, foreign interference - critics say it erodes rights • US says law has potential to accelerate closing of once open society in Hong Kong • China dismisses criticism, says law aims only at "tiny minority" threatening national security • Hong Kong chief executive called for law to be passed quickly; authorities dismissed negative public feedback