Hong Kong’s controversial security law: what is it and why does China want it?

China’s parliament has proposed introducing a new security law in Hong Kong, a move expected to fan fresh protests in the semi-autonomous financial hub. – China’s legislature is expected to rubber stamp the draft resolution on Thursday, the last day of the annual parliamentary gathering, before the details are fleshed out next month at another meeting of the NPC. Wang said the law would then be implemented locally, an unprecedented move that…