Six years on, China's draconian National Security Law has transformed Hong Kong into a security fortress, leaving people powerless.
The highly repressive national security regime and bureaucracy in Hong Kong cast a deeply troubling shadow over its future.
Owner Latietia Wong (黃文萱), who is arrested, was an ex-district council elected official before the National Security Law crackdown of 2020. One book they sold was a biography of imprisoned tycoon Jimmy Lai:
Breaking: Hong Kong police arrested owners of Hunter Bookstore for "incitement" and "money laundering" for organizing talks & selling books ahead of 6th anniversary of National Security Law
The attention on the Uyghurs has been fading. Especially now under Trump, we have seen a decrease in overall attention to human rights. However, the visit is an opportunity for Trump to press Xi Jinping to end the crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
Although President Trump said he will raise the cases of Jimmy Lai and Pastor Jin, human rights are unlikely to feature prominently in the Trump–Xi meeting, which is expected to focus on trade and security.
On the Chinese social media platform Douyin, Uyghur women have been posting short videos expressing longing for husbands who have been absent for years. The videos never mention that Beijing has detained them. "Everyone watching already understands."
‼️BREAKING: Zhang Xinyan is facing imminent deportation. She is believed to be taken to Thonburi Court for processing.
Sending Zhang, a recognized refugee, back to HK/China where she has a well-founded fear of persecution is against international law. Thailand needs to stop.