Understanding Hong Kong's Expanding Security Framework | Regional Flashpoints

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Executive protection is no longer reserved for a small number of high-risk journeys. In this episode, Amy Stone explores seven indicators that your executive protection and travel security programme may need to evolve, and what a modern, integrated approach looks like in practice.

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Understanding Hong Kong's Expanding Security Framework | Regional Flashpoints

Hong Kong has introduced further updates to its national security framework, expanding investigative powers and raising new considerations for organisations and travellers. Manfredi Pozzoli examines what has changed and what the implications could be.