Hong Kong Uses National Security Law to Revoke Passports of Six Exiled Activists

Jun 12, 2024, 03:46 AM

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced measures against six exiled pro-democracy activists, including Nathan Law and Cheng Man-kit. These measures include the cancellation of their HKSAR passports, prohibition against making funds available to them, and restrictions on their activities. The Hong Kong government justified these actions under the new National Security Law, citing threats to national security and accusations of collusion with external forces. The move has sparked international concern, with critics arguing it undermines fundamental freedoms and could render these activists stateless. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has defended the measures as legitimate and necessary to safeguard rule of law and national security. Hong Kong security chief Chris Tang mentioned that many British government politicians, organizations, and media outlets have deliberately discredited the Hong Kong government.