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Hong Kongers Vow to Continue Pro-Democracy Pursuits Despite New Security Law

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   Residents in Hong Kong say an atmosphere of trepidation has permeated
   the Asian financial hub since the enactment of a sweeping national
   security law imposed by China. But activists say despite new concerns
   of a clampdown on certain freedoms they will continue their
   pro-democracy pursuits.

   The law passed by China's legislature on June 30 and enacted in Hong
   Kong on July 1, punishes crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and
   collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison.

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