Politics','Hong Kong','US-China relations','National Security Law

China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong summoned US Consul General Julie Eadeh on Friday to protest a security alert issued by the US consulate on changes to Hong Kong's national security law. The alert informed Americans that refusing to provide police with smartphone passwords or decryption access during national security investigations is now a criminal offense. Beijing expressed strong dissatisfaction and urged the US to cease interfering in Hong Kong and China's internal affairs.