Rise of the Patriots
In Hong Kong’s new “patriots-only” era, anonymous informing is now the norm. ѿý Eye investigates how the security law reshaped the city after mass calls for democracy.
ѿý Eye investigates the rise of “patriots-only” rule in Hong Kong—marked by arrests of opposition figures, the silencing of critical media, and a growing culture of surveillance and anonymous reporting. Beneath the surface, critics warn the city is drifting toward a climate reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution.
Hongkongers who identify as patriots, including Innes Tang, who talks about how he reported around 100 people to the authorities for suspected national security violations. Bookstore owner Pong Yat-ming describes how anonymous complaints have triggered repeated government inspections. Veteran journalist Ronson Chan, arrested while reporting tells how he is now facing trial, and we visit a school promoting “national identity” classes under the new education agenda.
The Hong Kong government gave the following statement:
The improved Legislative Council is now rid of extremists who wish to obstruct and even paralyse the operation of the Government.
It was a vivid demonstration of the implementation of "patriots administering Hong Kong" to improve governance.
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