Singapore Denies Entry to Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Nathan Law, Citing National Interests

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore over the weekend, an incident he attributes to political motivations. Law, who fled Hong Kong in 2020 and is currently based in London, was detained at Changi Airport on Saturday night and informed four hours later that his entry had been refused.

Law stated he had a valid visa to attend a private, invitation-only event, departing from San Francisco. Despite this, Singaporean authorities confirmed his refusal of entry, stating that a visa holder is subject to further border checks. The Ministry of Home Affairs cited that Law’s presence “would not be in Singapore’s national interests,” noting that Hong Kong police have an active warrant for his arrest under the city’s stringent National Security Law.

Law, who spent approximately 14 hours in Singapore before being sent back to San Francisco on Sunday, expressed suspicion that the denial was political, though he remains unsure if external forces, such as the People’s Republic of China (PRC), were directly or indirectly involved. Hong Kong police issued warrants for Law and other self-exiled activists in 2023, offering substantial rewards for information leading to their apprehension. Law is accused of colluding with foreign parties and inciting secession through his advocacy for sanctions and Hong Kong’s separation from China.

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