Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Refuses Bail, Flees Amid Beijing’s Crackdown
December 5, 2023
Chow asserts that her passport was returned only this year, allowing her to travel to Shenzhen. However, she expressed reluctance to be coerced into mainland China again. The statement from Hong Kong police condemning her actions warns of lasting consequences, urging her to reconsider before becoming a lifelong fugitive.
The broader context involves Beijing’s crackdown on pro-democracy figures, with the enactment of the national security law intensifying challenges for activists. The dissolution of Demosisto on the same day as the law’s enforcement marked a turning point, leading to numerous arrests, including that of Joshua Wong, facing life imprisonment, and Nathan Law seeking refuge in the UK.
