EU Fears New Hong Kong Security Law Could Threaten City's Business Standing
• EU concerned new Hong Kong security law could impact city's status as business hub • Law passed quickly, criminalizes broad offenses like sedition and espionage • UN and others criticize law for potentially restricting freedoms and human rights • Comes after 2020 national security law sparking sanctions and arrests • China defends law as securing stability; UK says it could hurt rule of law reputation