"Hong Kong's Quiet Transformation: Navigating the National Security Law"

Hong Kong residents are quietly adapting to the new national security law, with an immigration consultant reporting a 40% increase in inquiries about moving abroad due to the law's impact. The law, known as Article 23, has led to the closure of outspoken media outlets, the emigration of disillusioned professionals and families, and a climate of caution among residents. Businesses and legal communities are also making adjustments, with some companies aligning their data security policies with those of mainland China. Critics fear the law's impact on freedom of speech and press freedom, while government officials argue that it only targets a small minority jeopardizing security.