Legislative procedure:
On June 8, 2020, the People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region Law on Safeguarding National Security (Draft) was submitted by the chairman's meeting to the 19th session of the 13th the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) for deliberation.
On June 30th, 2020, the 20th session of the 13th the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) held its second plenary session, third plenary session and closing session. The meeting voted to pass the Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region on Safeguarding National Security, and China and President Xi Jinping signed Presidential Decree No.49 to promulgate it.
Extended data:
Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region on Safeguarding National Security (Draft)
Article 1 In order to unswervingly, comprehensively and accurately implement the policy of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy, safeguard national security, and prevent, stop and punish crimes related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, such as splitting the country, subverting state power, organizing terrorist activities, and colluding with foreign countries or foreign forces to endanger national security.
Article 2 Articles 1 and 12 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region concerning the legal status of the Region are the basic provisions of the Basic Law of the Region. No institution, organization or individual in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may exercise rights and freedoms that violate Articles 1 and 12 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
People's Republic of China (PRC) and China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region safeguard national security.