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Hong Kong Targets Overseas Activists Under National Security Law

8/4/2025

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Hong Kong's government has ramped up its efforts against 16 overseas activists labeled as threats to national security. Authorities are taking drastic measures, including blocking financial aid, revoking passports, and banning property leases. These activists, now scattered across the globe, risk harsh penalties, a chilling reminder of the 2020 national security law that stifled dissent.

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Hong Kong's government has ramped up its efforts against 16 overseas activists labeled as threats to national security. Authorities are taking drastic measures, including blocking financial aid, revoking passports, and banning property leases. These activists, now scattered across the globe, risk harsh penalties, a chilling reminder of the 2020 national security law that stifled dissent.