How does the Hong Kong diaspora compare with other diasporas? Join us for this important discussion next Monday that will mark the fifth anniversary of the National Security Law.
Moderator:
Ian Ng, International Advocacy Associate, HKDC
Speakers:
Cheng Sze-Lut, diasporic Hong Konger
Shirley Leung, Editor-in-Chief, Photon Media
Maya Wang, Associate China Director, Human Rights Watch
Kennedy Wong, Assistant Professor of Sociology, the King’s University
Date:
June 30 (Mon)
Time:
10 a.m. Washington
3 p.m. London
10 p.m. Hong Kong
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Moderator:
Ian Ng, International Advocacy Associate, HKDC
Speakers:
Cheng Sze-Lut, diasporic Hong Konger
Shirley Leung, Editor-in-Chief, Photon Media
Maya Wang, Associate China Director, Human Rights Watch
Kennedy Wong, Assistant Professor of Sociology, the King’s University
Date:
June 30 (Mon)
Time:
10 a.m. Washington
3 p.m. London
10 p.m. Hong Kong
Watch our YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/GPbEa_gLND0?feature=shared
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【《國安法》五周年：海外社群的挑戰與出路】
【《國安法》五周年：海外社群的挑戰與出路】
【Diasporic Futures: Perspectives on the Fifth Anniversary of the National Security Law】
On June 30, 2020, Beijing eradicated Hong Kong’s long-cherished freedom overnight but also propelled the creation of a vibrant diasporic community…
【Diasporic Futures: Perspectives on the Fifth Anniversary of the National Security Law】
On June 30, 2020, Beijing eradicated Hong Kong’s long-cherished freedom overnight but also propelled the creation of a vibrant diasporic community…
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【香港主權移交 28 年《國安法》實施 5 年海外港人聲援城內政治犯與抗爭者】
【28 Years After Hong Kong’s Transfer of Sovereignty
5 Years Under the National Security Law
Overseas Advocates Continue to Stand With Hong Kong Political Prisoners and Protesters】
To mark 28 years since the transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty from British to Chinese hands and in light of the ongoing deterioration of its political situation, HKDC issues the following statement.
Read our Full Statement: https://www.hkdc.us/press-release/developments-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-the-28th-handover-anniversary
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【28 Years After Hong Kong’s Transfer of Sovereignty
5 Years Under the National Security Law
Overseas Advocates Continue to Stand With Hong Kong Political Prisoners and Protesters】
To mark 28 years since the transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty from British to Chinese hands and in light of the ongoing deterioration of its political situation, HKDC issues the following statement.
Read our Full Statement: https://www.hkdc.us/press-release/developments-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-the-28th-handover-anniversary
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【June 2025 Briefing Analysis |Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats Disbanded】
Our team maintains a monthly news briefing, which curates a selection of policy-relevant news stories related to Hong Kong and U.S.-China relations.
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This month: The League of Social Democrats’ closure leaves Hong Kong’s political sphere dominated entirely by pro-Beijing parties, completing a systematic dismantling of democratic opposition parties that began with Beijing’s imposition of the national security law in 2020. The party’s closure under “immense political pressure” represents the final domino in a carefully orchestrated campaign that has eliminated all major pro-democracy parties within five years—a remarkably swift transformation for a city that once prided itself on political pluralism and robust opposition politics.
Our team maintains a monthly news briefing, which curates a selection of policy-relevant news stories related to Hong Kong and U.S.-China relations.
Subscribe to our Monthly Briefings: https://www.hkdc.us/hkmb
This month: The League of Social Democrats’ closure leaves Hong Kong’s political sphere dominated entirely by pro-Beijing parties, completing a systematic dismantling of democratic opposition parties that began with Beijing’s imposition of the national security law in 2020. The party’s closure under “immense political pressure” represents the final domino in a carefully orchestrated campaign that has eliminated all major pro-democracy parties within five years—a remarkably swift transformation for a city that once prided itself on political pluralism and robust opposition politics.
The sequential nature of these dissolutions demonstrates the methodical pressure applied to force these organizations to self-destruct rather than face potentially harsher consequences under national security legislation.
Read the full briefing:https://www.hkdc.us/hong-kong-monthly-briefing-2/hong-kongs-league-of-social-democrats-disbanded
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Read the full briefing:https://www.hkdc.us/hong-kong-monthly-briefing-2/hong-kongs-league-of-social-democrats-disbanded
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Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats Disbanded
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【June 2025 Briefing Analysis |China Labor Bulletin Shuttered Amidst “Difficulties”】
Our team maintains a monthly news briefing, which curates a selection of policy-relevant news stories related to Hong Kong and U.S.-China relations.
Subscribe to our Monthly Briefings:https://www.hkdc.us/hkmb
This month: The closure of China Labor Bulletin represents another significant erosion of Hong Kong’s role as a safe haven for Chinese activists, marking the end of a three-decade advocacy effort that had survived China’s broader political transformations until now. While the organization cited financial difficulties as the reason for its shutdown, the timing and abrupt nature of the closure—coming just weeks after founder Han Dongfang had written about continuing their work—suggests the decision may have been influenced by the increasingly restrictive environment for civil society organizations in Hong Kong.
Our team maintains a monthly news briefing, which curates a selection of policy-relevant news stories related to Hong Kong and U.S.-China relations.
Subscribe to our Monthly Briefings:https://www.hkdc.us/hkmb
This month: The closure of China Labor Bulletin represents another significant erosion of Hong Kong’s role as a safe haven for Chinese activists, marking the end of a three-decade advocacy effort that had survived China’s broader political transformations until now. While the organization cited financial difficulties as the reason for its shutdown, the timing and abrupt nature of the closure—coming just weeks after founder Han Dongfang had written about continuing their work—suggests the decision may have been influenced by the increasingly restrictive environment for civil society organizations in Hong Kong.
The deletion of social media accounts and cessation of website updates also indicates a complete withdrawal from public advocacy rather than a temporary financial restructuring.
Read the full https://www.hkdc.us/hong-kong-monthly-briefing-2/china-labor-bulletin-shuttered-amidst-difficulties
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China Labor Bulletin Shuttered Amidst “Difficulties”
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【初選案政治犯 三人刑滿 今晨獲釋】
【Three Hong Kong Primary Election Political Prisoners Released Following Sentence Completion】
Three former pro-democracy advocates — Frankie Fung, Nathan Lau, and Carol Ng —were released this morning in Hong Kong after serving over four years on charges of conspiracy to commit subversion. They comprised the third group of political prisoners to be released among those sentenced for their involvement in Hong Kong’s 2020 pro-democracy primary elections.
Their arrests were part of a broader crackdown under Beijing’s imposition of the National Security Law following the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
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【Three Hong Kong Primary Election Political Prisoners Released Following Sentence Completion】
Three former pro-democracy advocates — Frankie Fung, Nathan Lau, and Carol Ng —were released this morning in Hong Kong after serving over four years on charges of conspiracy to commit subversion. They comprised the third group of political prisoners to be released among those sentenced for their involvement in Hong Kong’s 2020 pro-democracy primary elections.
Their arrests were part of a broader crackdown under Beijing’s imposition of the National Security Law following the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
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【英國國會報告揭示跨境鎮壓 政府需彌補政策上的應對缺口】
【UK Parliament's Latest Report on Transnational Repression: The Government Must Address Policy Gaps】
On July 30, the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (J.C.H.R.) issued their latest report on transnational repression (T.N.R.) in the UK. Our written submission on T.N.R. — authored by our senior international advocacy associate, Carmen Lau — was cited in the report. It was published by the J.C.H.R. earlier in June and centered on T.N.R. efforts by the Hong Kong S.A.R. government and responses by the U.K. government and law-enforcement agencies.
Read the report: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/49059/documents/257980/default/
Read our submission: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/137989/html/
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【UK Parliament's Latest Report on Transnational Repression: The Government Must Address Policy Gaps】
On July 30, the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (J.C.H.R.) issued their latest report on transnational repression (T.N.R.) in the UK. Our written submission on T.N.R. — authored by our senior international advocacy associate, Carmen Lau — was cited in the report. It was published by the J.C.H.R. earlier in June and centered on T.N.R. efforts by the Hong Kong S.A.R. government and responses by the U.K. government and law-enforcement agencies.
Read the report: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/49059/documents/257980/default/
Read our submission: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/137989/html/
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【BBC News Interview: Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China's new embassy in the UK】
In an interview with BBC News, our senior international advocacy associate, Carmen Lau, highlighted the importance of opposing China's new mega-embassy construction at the Royal Mint Court. This project had drawn thousands of protesters since mid-February, with concerns about potential espionage risks and the threat of increased transnational repression (T.N.R.) against dissidents and pro-democracy advocates. Carmen also shared her personal experience with T.N.R., including instances where her neighbors received anonymous letters that encouraged the bounty hunting of her.
Read the article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v3rygdrryo
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In an interview with BBC News, our senior international advocacy associate, Carmen Lau, highlighted the importance of opposing China's new mega-embassy construction at the Royal Mint Court. This project had drawn thousands of protesters since mid-February, with concerns about potential espionage risks and the threat of increased transnational repression (T.N.R.) against dissidents and pro-democracy advocates. Carmen also shared her personal experience with T.N.R., including instances where her neighbors received anonymous letters that encouraged the bounty hunting of her.
Read the article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v3rygdrryo
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【初選案政治犯 袁家蔚刑滿 今晨獲釋】
【Hong Kong Primary Election Political Prisoner Tiffany Yuen Released Following Sentence Completion】
Formerly imprisoned pro-democracy advocate, Tiffany Yuen, was released on August 18 in Hong Kong after serving over four years on charges of “conspiracy to commit subversion.” She comprised the fourth group of political prisoners to be released among those sentenced for their involvement in the 2020 pro-democracy primary elections.
Their persecution had been part of a broader crackdown under Beijing’s imposition of the National Security Law.
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【Hong Kong Primary Election Political Prisoner Tiffany Yuen Released Following Sentence Completion】
Formerly imprisoned pro-democracy advocate, Tiffany Yuen, was released on August 18 in Hong Kong after serving over four years on charges of “conspiracy to commit subversion.” She comprised the fourth group of political prisoners to be released among those sentenced for their involvement in the 2020 pro-democracy primary elections.
Their persecution had been part of a broader crackdown under Beijing’s imposition of the National Security Law.
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【美國國務院上週發佈《2024 年度各國人權報告》 揭示港府進一步打壓自由與人權】
【U.S. Department of State Highlighed Continued Deterioration of Human Rights in Hong Kong in 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices】
The State Department released the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices on August 12. The report documented the status of human rights in nearly 200 countries and cataloged the ongoing and intensified repression by the P.R.C. and S.A.R. government.
Excerpt from the executive summary:
Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: arbitrary arrest and detention; transnational repression against individuals outside of Hong Kong; serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including unjustified arrests or prosecutions of journalists and censorship; trafficking in persons; and significant restrictions on workers’ freedom of association, including coercive actions against independent trade unions and arrests of labor activists.
【U.S. Department of State Highlighed Continued Deterioration of Human Rights in Hong Kong in 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices】
The State Department released the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices on August 12. The report documented the status of human rights in nearly 200 countries and cataloged the ongoing and intensified repression by the P.R.C. and S.A.R. government.
Excerpt from the executive summary:
Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: arbitrary arrest and detention; transnational repression against individuals outside of Hong Kong; serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including unjustified arrests or prosecutions of journalists and censorship; trafficking in persons; and significant restrictions on workers’ freedom of association, including coercive actions against independent trade unions and arrests of labor activists.
Read the report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2024-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/china/hong-kong/
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【August and September Highlights】
Our August and September Highlights captured key moments in advocacy across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations.
In Washington, the Select Committee on the C.C.P. hosted a closed-door roundtable to discuss strategies to counter Beijing’s transnational repression and support Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.
At the international level, developments at the U.N. continued to draw attention to transnational repression. Anna Kwok and Carmen Lau were cited in a joint communication by nine mandate holders and in a U.K. statement at the 60th Human Rights Council session.
Carmen also spoke with major outlets including B.B.C. News, C.N.N., Sky News, and the Daily Mail about escalating threats to her safety in the U.K. following the S.A.R. government’s bounty announcement.
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Our August and September Highlights captured key moments in advocacy across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations.
In Washington, the Select Committee on the C.C.P. hosted a closed-door roundtable to discuss strategies to counter Beijing’s transnational repression and support Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.
At the international level, developments at the U.N. continued to draw attention to transnational repression. Anna Kwok and Carmen Lau were cited in a joint communication by nine mandate holders and in a U.K. statement at the 60th Human Rights Council session.
Carmen also spoke with major outlets including B.B.C. News, C.N.N., Sky News, and the Daily Mail about escalating threats to her safety in the U.K. following the S.A.R. government’s bounty announcement.
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Support our work: https://www.hkdc.us/donate
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