NPC Standing Committee gives interpretation of provisions in Hong Kong national security law

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Friday adopted an interpretation of Article 14 and Article 47 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The interpretation was adopted at the 38th session of the 13th NPC. Lawmakers at the session deliberated a State Council proposal for giving the interpretation. The proposal was submitted to respond to a report by the HKSAR Chief Executive to the central government.