HK lawmaker: Western politicians' double standards on security law

"National security laws are not something that's unique to Hong Kong, they are global standard," said Dominic Lee in Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed a bill mandated by Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong on March 19, which will take effect on March 24.

The bill, also known as Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, seeks to prohibit five acts that endanger national security while updating provisions within existing laws. It was the unrest that convulsed Hong Kong in 2019, which was orchestrated by external forces with the help of their local pawns, that prompted the legislative and executive bodies of the special administrative region to accelerate the drafting and review procedures of the bill.

"...That is why I find it so hypocritical when Western politicians such as Chris Patten and David Cameron criticized our legislation while turning a blind eye to more sever laws in their own country like the National Security act, which was enacted last July. And the US has more than 20 pieces of legislation," said Lee

"Why is it OK for the US and the UK to have their own Security laws but not OK for China to have ours? Why is it that only Western countries deserve to keep their country safe but not other nations?" questioned Lee.

"We are prepared for what's next, and that next starts right here and right now. With our unity and this new law, we will advance with courage and determination and will make Hong Kong reach new heights and build a proud legacy for generations to come," said Lee.