Hong Kong Official Defends Security Law, Says City Remains Open for Business Despite Criticism

China's top Hong Kong affairs official said the city must uphold national security to ensure development

The speech comes after Hong Kong enacted a new security law in March prohibiting treason, sabotage, sedition, etc.

The official claimed the law poses no threat to investors and Hong Kong remains the best place for business

Some foreign governments have criticized the law as a tool to clamp down on dissent

So far over 290 people have been arrested under the security laws, including prominent businessman Jimmy Lai who faces life imprisonment