A regular UK government report on Hong Kong, which said the city’s focus on national security was “undermining” its international reputation, has sparked condemnation from authorities over its “absurd and false contents.” The latest six-monthly report, published on Thursday, details political, judicial and constitutional developments in Hong Kong from January through June. The UK government has said the reports reflect a “commitment to the faithful implementation of the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration,” a treaty that guaranteed Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy after it was handed over f…
