The Hong Kong government will establish special teams to promote Article 23 – the city’s own national security law, expected to be passed this year – and to rebut criticism of the legislation by “hostile forces.” Chief Executive John Lee told lawmakers on Thursday morning that a “response and refute team” would be set up. “‘Hostile forces would engage in propaganda work, especially online, to smear and distort the legislation of Article 23, ” he said. Another team led by himself would be established to promote and explain Article 23 to the business sector and international community. “The risk…
