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U.S. Diplomat Criticizes Hong Kong's National Security Law: A Threat to Democratic Voices

  • U.S. Consul General Gregory May criticized Hong Kong's national security law and highlighted jailed activist Jimmy Lai at a June 26, 2025 reception.
  • The national security law came into effect in June 2020, prompted by Beijing to curb anti-government activities and suppress pro-democracy groups.
  • Since its introduction, over 330 people were arrested, including Lai and others charged mainly for legitimate expression under harsh bail denials and prolonged detentions.
  • Authorities disbanded major pro-democracy parties, banned protests, shuttered critical media, and targeted overseas activists with bounties reportedly as high as one million Hong Kong dollars.
  • This crackdown signals a loss of Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms, prompting international calls for support of detainees and concern over surveillance and intimidation abroad.
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newtalk.tw broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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