Publisher's Synopsis
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong SAR (the "NSL") promises to be the most important legal development in Hong Kong since the advent of the Basic Law. Many wondered in the aftermath of the NSL how the foundations of Hong Kong's system might be changed and in what way the freedoms valued by Hong Kong may be affected. Supporters view the law as essential for the preservation of public order and the national security of China and for supporting the fundamental well-being of "One Country, Two Systems", an arrangement that has been in place since the return of Hong Kong to China. Critics fear an adverse impact on the spirit of "One Country, Two Systems".
