Japan, U.S., Australia express "deep concern" over H.K. security law

TOKYO - Japan, the United States and Australia on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over China's recent implementation of a sweeping security law in Hong Kong that is feared will restrict human rights and freedoms in the territory.In a video conference, the defense ministers of the three countries -- Taro Kono of Japan, Mark Esper of the United States and Linda Reynolds of Australia -- also agreed to enhance interoperability of their troops, in a veiled counter to an increasingly assertive China.Many countries, including the three nations, have expressed concerns over the controversial le…READ FULL ARTICLE