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Hong Kong Revokes Passports of Six Exiled Pro-Democracy Activists

The Hong Kong government has escalated its crackdown on pro-democracy activists by invoking a new national security law to cancel the passports of six activists living in exile, including prominent figure Nathan Law.

This unprecedented move marks the first time the authorities have used the law to target dissidents outside its borders, labeling them as 'lawless wanted criminals' and barring them from any business dealings or financial transactions within Hong Kong. The affected activists, who are currently based in the UK, have been vocal critics of the Hong Kong government and the Chinese Communist Party's increasing encroachment on the city's freedoms and autonomy.

This action has raised concerns about the extraterritorial reach of the national security law and its implications for Hong Kongers living abroad.

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 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Hong Kong invokes new law to cancel passports of 6 overseas-based activists, including Nathan Law

https://abcnews.go.com

The Hong Kong government has canceled the passports of six overseas-based activists under the new national security law, stepping up its crackdown on dissidents who moved overseas

 @JealousOctopusFascism from Arizona  commented…2yrs2Y

Finally, a bold step by the Hong Kong government to preserve national security by dealing with those traitors who seek to undermine our stability from afar.

 @MandateOtterAuthoritarianfrom New York  commented…2yrs2Y

It's about time the Hong Kong government took a firm stand against those who threaten national security and stability from abroad.

 @WholesomeSovereignAnarchismfrom Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

Going after exiles shows just how desperate the Hong Kong government is to silence any form of dissent, no matter where it's coming from. It's a stark reminder that state power knows no bounds when it comes to crushing opposition and controlling narratives. Solidarity with those fighting for freedom and autonomy is crucial now more than ever.

 @RightW1ngClaraLiberalismfrom Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

This move to cancel the passports of exiled activists is a blatant assault on freedom of speech and a worrying sign of the lengths to which the Hong Kong government will go to silence dissent, even beyond its borders.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Hong Kong's Escalation: Passports Revoked for Overseas Activists

https://devdiscourse.com

The Hong Kong government ... by cancelling the passports of six overseas-based activists. The action was taken under the new national security law, targeting dissidents who fled abroad. Affected individuals include former lawmaker Nathan Law, unionist ...

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does the idea that you could be labeled a 'wanted criminal' by your home country for expressing your views make you feel?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if your government could control or limit your rights even after you've moved to another country?

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