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Pony MaVoted for Hong Kong National Security Law as National People's Congress delegate

As a delegate to China's National People's Congress, Pony Ma voted for the Hong Kong National Security Law in 2020. The law enabled the subsequent crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and has been widely criticized by human rights organizations for criminalizing dissent and undermining Hong Kong's autonomy.

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Confirms Endorsement May 28, 2020 documented

Voted for Hong Kong National Security Law as National People's Congress delegate

As a delegate to China's National People's Congress, Pony Ma voted for the Hong Kong National Security Law in 2020. The law enabled the subsequent crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and has been widely criticized by human rights organizations for criminalizing dissent and undermining Hong Kong's autonomy.

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