Hong Kong's lawmakers pass tough security bill
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The new law broadens the definition of state secrets in a way that could scare away investors. Will the city be able to maintain its place as a top financial hub? The British band Chumbawamba is trying to prevent its biggest hit from being used by a politician in New Zealand. The lead singer tells us why. And Star Wars creator George Lucas steps into the boardroom power battle at Disney to support the firm's CEO, Bob Iger. Will the Force be with him? (Picture: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-Chiu. Picture credit: DANIEL CENG/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock.)
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