China has signaled greater efforts to protect national security in Hong Kong after the sentencing of former media mogul Jimmy Lai renewed foreign governments’ calls for his release.
Beijing’s State Council on Tuesday outlined plans to strengthen security in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, naming finance and shipping among areas of focus.
“Greater attention should be given to security in unconventional areas such as finance, shipping, trade, and the protection of overseas interests,” according to a 2026 white paper published by the information office of China’s Cabinet.
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