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On March 23, the Hong Kong government announced amendments to the rules under Article 43 of the National Security Law. These changes aim to improve existing regulations and enhance procedural certainty without expanding governmental powers.
The Hong Kong government has defended recent legal amendments that make it illegal to withhold smartphone passwords from police during national security investigations. This comes after a new warning from the United States to its citizens planning to travel to the city.
Hong Kong police have arrested a bookstore owner and three employees for selling seditious publications, including a biography of imprisoned media tycoon Jimmy Lai. This move is part of an ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression in the city.
The Hong Kong government announced on Monday a new legislation requiring individuals to disclose passwords for their phones or computers during national security investigations. Violators could face penalties of up to one year in prison or fines exceeding $10,000.