07 Nov 2023 | 05:29 PM UTC
China: Further protests likely near US Consulate General in Hong Kong into mid-November
Additional rallies likely near US Consulate General in Hong Kong, China, into mid-November to denounce proposed US legislation.
Further demonstrations will likely occur near the US Consulate General in Hong Kong into mid-November to denounce a proposed US legislation concerning targeted sanctions. In recent days, dozens of activists have held rallies outside the government facility. The US Consulate has issued an advisory indicating additional protests could transpire into mid-November. As of Nov. 7, the US Consulate has stated that its routine services remain unaffected due to the civil unrest.
Authorities will almost certainly monitor any such rallies and enact some enhanced measures, including roadblocks. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely.
As a precaution, avoid any demonstration that materializes. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Carry proper identification documents at all times. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
The ongoing protests are in response to the proposed Hong Kong Sanctions Act, a US legislation seeking to impose sanctions on Hong Kong officials involved in national security legal cases. The Act is a response to the 2020 National Security Law imposed by China, which has generated mixed reactions regarding its impact on human rights and democracy in Hong Kong. Hong Kong officials have expressed concerns over the Act, while the government is planning to enact additional extensive security amendments with extraterritorial reach to address issues related to alleged espionage and dissent, citing concerns about international influences on the special administrative region.
