How do I create a new GitHub repo from a branch in an existing repo?

Question

I have master and new-project branches. And now I\'d like to create a brand new repo with its master based on the new-project branch.

Answer 1

Remembering that when you simply create a new repo, you lose reference to the old one, and make it harder to maintain any update to the original project synched to the new one. Perhaps isn't it better to fork the repo?