The Chinese government is in a rush to assert more control of former British colony Hong Kong.<br />It's a continuation of China's efforts to increase control over Hong Kong following mass protests in 2019.<br />According to Business Insider, Beijing has pledged to impose new national security laws on the city without delay.<br />Critics worry that the new laws could hurt Hong Kong's independence and the city's position as a financial center.<br />Nevertheless, China's foreign minister said that implementing anti-sedition laws in Hong Kong is now a "pressing obligation."
