Studentlocalism

Studentlocalism is a pro-independence student organization in Hong Kong that was founded in April 2016.[1] Its Hong Kong headquarters terminated its operations on 30 June 2020 hours before the Hong Kong national security law was passed in Beijing and came in force on the same day, while its overseas branches in Taiwan, Australia, and the United States continued their operations, advocating for Hong Kong independence.[2][3]

Studentlocalism
學生動源
ConvenerTony Chung (former)
FoundedApril 2016 (2016-04)
Dissolved30 June 2020 (2020-06-30) (Hong Kong headquarters)
IdeologyHong Kong independence
Colors  Deep sky blue

Arrests

On 29 July 2020, founder and convenor Tony Chung became the first political figure to be arrested on suspicion of violating the national security law.[4] Chung was arrested again on 29 October 2020, with additional charges of money laundering and publishing seditious articles. He was denied bail.[5] On 9 November, former member Tim Luk was arrested by the newly established national security unit of the Hong Kong police force, for "assisting fugitives".[6]

References
  1. Chiu, Peace; Cheung, Tony (21 August 2016). "Hong Kong student localists willing to face expulsion or arrest to further their cause". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. "HK activist arrested by national security police - RTHK". news.rthk.hk. Radio Television Hong Kong. RTHK. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  3. Ho, Kelly (9 November 2020). "Hong Kong security law: Police arrest ex-Studentlocalism member Tim Luk for 'assisting fugitives'". Hong Kong Free Press HKFP. Hong Kong Free Press. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  4. Wong, Rachel (29 July 2020). "4 ex-members of pro-independence student group arrested on suspicion of 'inciting secession' under Hong Kong's security law". Hong Kong Free Press.
  5. Wong, Brian (29 October 2020). "Teenager arrested outside US consulate". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  6. Ho, Kelly (9 November 2020). "Hong Kong security law: Police arrest ex-Studentlocalism member Tim Luk for 'assisting fugitives'". Hong Kong Free Press. Retrieved 11 November 2020.


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