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The Chinese government just made its oppressive domination over Hong Kong indisputable.
A new law suggests that taking part in the protests could be interpreted as a crime with a maximum penalty of life in prison. Also, anyone suspected of breaking the law can be put under (more) surveillance.
And what if you want to flee the country, because you don't enjoy being a 1984 character? The "crime of secession" has a maximum penalty of—you guessed it—life in prison.
And may the odds be ever in your favour...
Summary of the security law:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52765838
