US outlet Radio Free Asia closes Hong Kong office over security law fears
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US news outlet Radio Free Asia (RFA) has closed its office in Hong Kong due to concerns about staff safety following the enactment of a new national security law. The law, known as Article 23, introduced tough penalties for crimes such as treason, espionage, and external interference. RFA president and CEO Bay Fang stated that the company no longer has full-time staff in Hong Kong and has closed its physical office. The Hong Kong government declined to comment on RFA's decision but stated that it strongly disapproves of scaremongering and smearing remarks related to the national security law. RFA is the first foreign media outlet to publicly announce its closure in Hong Kong since the law came into effect on March 23.

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