In response to U.S. criticism, China has defended Hong Kong’s recently enacted national security law, urging the U.S. to “respect China’s sovereignty.” What Happened: China’s embassy in the U.S. has responded to American criticism of Hong Kong’s new national security law, CNBC reported on Thursday. The law, enacted on Tuesday, has been met with disapproval for giving the government increased power to quell dissent, with “treason” and “insurrection” now carrying a life sentence. The U.S. State Department has expressed concerns about the threats outlined in the law, describing them as “poorly de…
