Taiwan Officials Condemn Hong Kong Government’s Plans for National Security Law

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during a press conference at the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan, on Jan. 22, 2020. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Officials took turns on July 7 criticizing Beijing and the Hong Kong government, after the latter announced details about the newly-implemented national security law on Monday.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen raised concerns that a provision requiring Taiwan organizations and individuals to give up information to Hong Kong police would violate Taiwan citizens’ rights.