How HK’s new security law is undercutting the city’s appeal

The newly imposed national security law in Hong Kong looks set to inhibit opinions of investment professionals working in the territory and undermine free flow of information. Both are fundamental to the smooth operating of an international financial centre.  The new law was approved unanimously by the National People’s Congress (NPC) without any public consultation on June 30, and was imposed upon Hong Kong on the same night without any of its politicians having a say – or even g…