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This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) national security law. Since its enactment, the law has played a central role in restoring stability and order to Hong Kong following the social unrest of 2019. While officials hail it as crucial for safeguarding the region's prosperity, it has drawn criticism from some Western countries.
So why was this law necessary, and what has it meant for Hong Kong in practice?