The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong on Jun. 30, 2020. The law aims to prevent and punish crimes, including secession, subversion, terrorism, and collaboration with foreign forces. Hong Kong has long been a political hotbed of dissent, and Beijing has responded to its citizens by restricting their freedoms. The 1997 handover gave Hong Kong a constitution with «one country, two systems» as a basis for government control. Recently, the mainland authorities stepped into a clampdown on pro-democracy activities, which include protests, speech, and assembly. The government is also erasing the right to free media, restricting pro-democracy organizations, and depriving individuals accused of political crimes of the right to a fair trial. This indicates how much Beijing’s political repression is restraining freedoms in Hong Kong. The security law is part of the Beijing playbook, showing China’s ambitions in the Asia-Pacific region. Its implementation has caused a flurry of international criticism. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered resident visa status to Hong Kong residents with BNO passports. He also claimed that Beijing violated the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which guaranteed 50 years of autonomy for Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities have used this law to suppress political opposition. They disqualified pro-democracy candidates from running for office in the Hong Kong elections and have removed elected lawmakers for publicly opposing China’s control over Hong Kong. This law has also resulted in the arrest of at least 170 people under the law, including pro-democracy activists, former legislators, journalists, and journalists. In addition, Beijing has significantly curtailed the freedom of the media, with pro-Beijing forces taking over and shutting down the local press. The United States should remain in Hong Kong and maintain relationships with key figures, especially the Hong Kong government. The more American presence in Hong Kong, the better our chance of preserving the one-country, two-system model. However, playing for time may not be the best option, but sometimes it’s the only one we have. The alternative is to wreck Hong Kong and hope for the best.