New Security Rules in Hong Kong

香港的新安全法規

Jun 9, 2026, 11:11
HKPolitics

Introduction

The Hong Kong government has a new law. Now, the leader of Hong Kong can decide if a crime is a national security crime.

香港政府出台了一項新法。現在，香港領導人可以決定某項罪行是否為國家安全罪。

Main Body

The leader gives a special paper for a crime. This paper says the crime is about national security. The judges must agree with this paper. They cannot change it.

領導人會為某項罪行出具一份特別文件。該文件聲明此罪行涉及國家安全。法官必須同意該文件，不得將其更改。

Leader John Lee says this is necessary. He says the government has secret information about other countries. Judges do not have this secret information.

領導人李強（John Lee）表示這是必要的。他指出政府擁有關於其他國家的秘密資訊，而法官並不擁有這些秘密資訊。

Some teachers and lawyers are worried. They say this is not fair. They think the government can call any crime a security crime. This might take away the right to a fair trial.

部分教師與律師表示擔憂。他們認為這樣並不公平，認為政府可以將任何罪行稱為安全罪。這可能會剝奪獲得公平審判的權利。

Conclusion

The law is now active. The leader has the power to define security threats.

該法律現已生效。領導人有權定義何謂安全威脅。

Vocabulary Learning

🚩 The Power of "CAN"

In this text, we see the word can used many times. For a beginner, can is a magic word because it tells us about possibility or permission.

Look at these examples from the story:

  • "...the leader... can decide"
  • "They cannot change it"
  • "...government can call any crime..."

How to use it simply:

  1. Positive: Subject + can + action

    • Example: I can read English.

  2. Negative: Subject + cannot + action

    • Example: I cannot (can't) fly.

Quick Logic Map: Ability/Power → CAN No Ability/Power → CANNOT

📦 Word Pairs (The 'Who' and the 'What')

To reach A2, you need to connect people to their jobs. The article gives us a great list:

  • Leader → Decides laws
  • Judges → Agree with papers
  • Lawyers → Worry about fairness
  • Teachers → Worry about rights

A2 Tip: When you see a person (The Leader), look for the action word (decide) right after. This is how you understand the main idea of a sentence! →\rightarrow Leader (Who) + Decide (Action)

Vocabulary Learning

security (n.)
Protection from danger or attack
Example:The airport has very strict security.
crime (n.)
An action that is against the law
Example:Stealing a car is a serious crime.
necessary (adj.)
Something that you must have or do
Example:It is necessary to wear a seatbelt in the car.
fair (adj.)
Treating people in a way that is right or equal
Example:The teacher was fair to all the students.
trial (n.)
A meeting in a court to decide if someone is guilty
Example:The man had a fair trial in court.
active (adj.)
Starting to work or being used now
Example:The new rule is now active.
threats (n.)
Possible dangers
Example:The city is looking for security threats.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→
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