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U.S. Condemns Hong Kong's Crackdown on Independence Day

6/26/2025

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The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong has fiercely condemned the local government's crackdown on Independence Day celebrations. Education authorities warned schools to steer clear of consulate events, citing national security fears. This repression reflects a troubling insecurity, exacerbated by the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, which has driven many to leave Hong Kong.

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The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong has fiercely condemned the local government's crackdown on Independence Day celebrations. Education authorities warned schools to steer clear of consulate events, citing national security fears. This repression reflects a troubling insecurity, exacerbated by the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, which has driven many to leave Hong Kong.