Hong Kong slams Washington Post commentary on national security law changes

Hong Kong authorities have criticized The Washington Post for publishing an editorial titled "Hong Kong’s nightmare gets darker," which they described as containing "groundless allegations" regarding amendments to the city's national security law. The editorial specifically referred to a new mechanism under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance that empowers the city leader to designate legal cases as national security matters, labeling it "repressive." A government spokesman issued a rebuttal late Saturday night, asserting that foreign businesses have no reason for concern. The authorities' response aims to counter the negative portrayal of the legislative changes presented in the American newspaper's commentary.