Hong Kong's new national security law enforced for first time

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Foreign governments and civic groups have expressed concern that recently enacted national security legislation could limit free speech in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)

KENJI KAWASE and PEGGY YE, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- Authorities in Hong Kong have denied early release to a prisoner convicted of national security-related offenses, the first known case under controversial legislation enacted on Saturday.

While the city's law stipulates eligible prisoners can be released before their term ends, the new security law allows the government to deny such rights.

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