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The Hong Kong government, through its security and justice authorities, is actively working to define the scope of national security cases. This effort is being undertaken via proposed subsidiary legislation under the city's national security laws. A key development is the introduction of a classification mechanism for "other offences endangering national security." This new legislation allows for certain criminal cases to be retroactively brought under national security procedures, even if the alleged offenses occurred before the enactment of the 2020 national security law. The government aims to clarify these definitions as soon as possible, submitting these proposed amendments to the Legislative Council. This initiative highlights the ongoing efforts to solidify and expand the application of national security legislation within Hong Kong.