Hong Kong security chief says new laws will reflect 'importance of spies'

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HONG KONG - Hong Kong's security chief said on Wednesday that his government would strengthen laws against espionage as part ofSecretary for Security Chris Tang told the city's legislature that Hong

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's security chief said on Wednesday that his government would strengthen laws against espionage as part ofSecretary for Security Chris Tang told the city's legislature that Hong Kong's existing laws against spying, contained in the British-era Official Secrets Ordinance, could not reflect the"importance" of the crime.

Article 23 says Hong Kong must enact laws"on its own" against crimes including treason, secession, theft of state secrets and activities by foreign political groups. Mr Tang said the existing ordinance was too limited when it came to provisions including giving information useful to an enemy.

 

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