Posted 4/6/2024, 2:03:35 AM
Hong Kong's New Security Law Drives Deep Shift as Residents Consider Exit
- New security law in Hong Kong is driving deeper, quieter changes unlike the public protests of the 2020 law
- Inquiries about moving abroad have jumped 40% at recent immigration expos due to the new law
- Some independent booksellers have removed certain political books from shelves out of fear of being accused of seditious activities
- Media outlets like Radio Free Asia have closed Hong Kong offices due to safety concerns and press restrictions
- Businesses are quietly adjusting data policies and access, aligning more with mainland China, though no major exits yet