7 d. ago What is ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and why are authorities cracking down on it?

An overseas political organisation called “Hong Kong Parliament” has come under the spotlight since authorities took action against its members last month, accusing the group of subversion and of violating the Beijing-imposed national security law. Fifteen activists linked to the group were slapped with HK$200,000 (US$25,640) bounties in July, while authorities earlier imposed bounties of HK$1 million each on four of its founding members. The Post outlines the enforcement actions taken against...

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9 d. ago Foreigners in Bali told to carry passports at all times amid visa crackdown

Foreign visitors to Bali are being reminded to carry their passports whenever they go out, with videos posted by local immigration authorities showing officers telling tourists to keep travel documents on them during intensified spot checks across the Indonesian resort island. The reminders come amid a broader crackdown on visa violations after authorities reported a rise in offences earlier this year, with Indonesia introducing new measures to monitor foreigners more closely and ensure...

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1 week ago Woman, 19, arrested over filming videos for subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’

Hong Kong national security police have arrested a 19-year-old woman for committing an act with seditious intent after she allegedly filmed a series of promotional videos for a group deemed to be subversive by authorities. Authorities said on Tuesday that Lan Fei was allegedly involved in producing promotional videos for an organisation called the “Hong Kong Parliament” between March and May this year. Police said the suspect was believed to have used social media to urge others to take part in...

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1 week ago Woman, 19, charged in ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ subversion case denied bail

A 19-year-old woman has been denied bail after appearing in court on a sedition charge for allegedly encouraging Hong Kong residents to vote on setting up an overseas-based group deemed subversive by authorities. Lan Fei was denied bail on Tuesday by Chief Magistrate Victor So Wai-tak, who told her at West Kowloon Court: “I find that there are no sufficient grounds to believe that you will not continue to commit acts endangering national security.” Lan has been charged with one count of “doing...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong, mainland Chinese authorities arrest 42, foil people

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese law enforcement agencies have arrested 42 people in a crackdown on a cross-border people-smuggling syndicate that allegedly sold workers forged identity cards, housed them in subdivided flats and placed them in low-paid jobs. Chief Inspector Lau Ho-tak of the organised crime and triad bureau said on Thursday that the cross-border operation took place the previous day, with 30 suspects arrested in the city and 12 others apprehended across the border, including in...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong authorities search 130 premises, arrest 19 in crackdown on illegal work

Hong Kong authorities searched more than 130 premises in a crackdown on illegal employment over the weekend, arresting 14 workers and five bosses, with most cases linked to the catering sector. Police also said on Sunday they had made two further arrests in connection with a syndicate that allegedly recruited mainland Chinese drivers to operate illegal ride-hailing services in the city. In the past week, authorities have made 38 arrests over illegal employment activities. The Immigration...

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3 w. ago Police summon father of activist linked to subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’

National security police have summoned the father of an activist wanted for his involvement in “Hong Kong Parliament”, a group deemed subversive, to “assist in an investigation”, the Post has learned. A source said that police asked Alan Keung Ka-wai’s father to go to Tin Shui Wai Police Station on Wednesday morning to help with the investigation into the Canada-based activist. “[We] expect the investigation to wrap up around noon,” the insider said. Keung is among 15 activists who were slapped...

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