Singapore Denies Entry to Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law, Detains Him for 14 Hours
Singapore has denied entry to Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law, despite him holding a valid UK refugee travel document and Singapore visa. Law was turned away over the weekend and spent around 14 hours detained at Changi Airport before being sent back to San Francisco.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore is believed to have prevented Law from entering due to his political activism and opposition to the Singaporean government. This move aligns with Singapore's previous stance of refusing entry to foreign activists, citing its policy against using the city-state as a political platform.
Law, who is considered an anti-China, destabilizing force in Hong Kong by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was granted a visa to attend a closed-door, invitation-only event in Singapore. However, Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs later stated that Law's presence was not in the country's national interests. Law himself believes the decision to deny him entry was political, though he is unsure if China was involved. It is worth noting that Singapore police have issued a warrant for Law's arrest in Hong Kong under the National Security Law.
Nathan Law's attempt to enter Singapore has been thwarted, with the city-state citing national interests in its decision to deny him entry. Law's political activism and the potential implications of his presence in Singapore appear to have been key factors in the ICA's decision. His detention and subsequent return to San Francisco highlight the Singaporean government's commitment to its policies regarding political activism and foreign involvement.
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