Hong Kong's Article 23 security law takes effect: 5 things to know

How the hastily passed 'historic' law differs from that imposed by Beijing

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Hong Kong lawmakers and government officials, including Chief Executive John Lee, pose for a group photo on the floor of Legislative Council after the unanimous passage of the new national security law on March 19. © Reuters

KENJI KAWASE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent

HONG KONG -- A sweeping new national security law comes into force in Hong Kong on Saturday, after zipping through the local legislature.

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