China lawmakers review draft of Hong Kong national security bill; Hong Kongers march in silent protest against law

Police officers standing guard as people gather during a pro-democracy rally supporting human rights and to protest against Beijing's national security law in Hong Kong, on Sunday (June 28). - AP

SHANGHAI, June 28 (Reuters): China's lawmakers have reviewed a draft of the national security bill for Hong Kong during a meeting held by the standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), state media Xinhua reported on Sunday.

In the meeting, Shen Chunyao, director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC's standing committee, presented a report on the bill, Xinhua said.