1/This week, I was invited by a number of media outlets, including Al Jazeera, DW News and France 24, to explain the disbandment of the League of Social Democrats and the future of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Link here (France 24): www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...

Joined #AlJazeera to discuss the disbandment of League of Social Democrats in #HongKong, marking the nearly total disappearance of #opposition parties and #political #pluralism in this city.

Thrilled to share my new book Legal Resistance under Authoritarianism (July 2025).It explores how legal actors engage in resistance within authoritarian regimes,sometimes quietly,sometimes boldly.Endless thanks to those who challenged,encouraged, and shaped this work.Link: www.aup.nl/en/book/9789...

1/[Why Did the HKG Propose a Security Subsidiary Legislation Today?] Just when they are reading the proposal in the Legislative Council, PRC's State Council released a new White Paper on "China's National Security in the New Age”.

I am pleased to present my contribution to the latest edited volume on Hong Kong’s autocratisation. Adapting Lord Bingham’s principles of the Rule of Law, I examine how the legal system and separation of powers have been eroded under the autocratisation process.

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In 2013, I had a privilege to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis and the following Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday)Mass at St Peter Basilica,presided over by Pope Francis as well. His examples, words and deeds, though not everyone agree, inspire many. Requiescat in pace. AMDG.

My take in theStraitsTimes: “The most commonly used charge of sedition – inciting others to rebel against the authority of the government or state – has allowed the authorities “to exert greater social control, particularly over dissenting opinions and speeches.” www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...

1/While the PRC govt always denounces foreign interference as interfering sovereignty, the HKG’s latest announcement directly infringes sovereignty of other countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. They have the right to trade, practice and speak freely.

1/New publication: My latest piece of review and analysis of HK’s NSL regime in the Taiwan Human Rights Journal., titled “Not Just About the Law”. Also feature @chungchingkwong ‘s piece on NSL and digital rights. You can download them here: taiwanhrj.org

1/Announcement: introducing our new report released today! We @lokman.org @tom-kellogg.bsky.social analyzes the HK govt’s extensive – and, ultimately, successful – drive to push leading tech companies to censor the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong.”
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If you are in London next week, join us in this timely symposium about NSL-era Hong Kong, featuring outstanding scholars in law, economy and society of Hong Kong. We thank SOAS China Institute and Georgetown Center for Asian Law for cohosting it. RSVP here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

1/Joined a live interview with Mark Austin at Sky News last week. Tried my best to explain to the British audience of the significance of the 47 sentencing and Jimmy Lai’s trial. Here are my major talking points: