Beijing’s New Hong Kong Security White Paper Signals Continued Centralisation After Landmark Lai Sentencing
China’s State Council issued a Feb 10, 2026 White Paper portraying Hong Kong’s national security framework as foundational to stability and to the durability of “one country, two systems.” The release, following Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence and ensuing international reactions, underscores Beijing’s stated primary role in the city’s national security affairs and points to continued legal and governance tightening.