Hongkongers studying overseas – the next threat to national security?
There are worrying signs that the new nationally secure future will include increasing efforts to discourage – and in due course perhaps to forbid – Hong Kong students from studying overseas. First symptom spotted by people who take an interest in these things was an article in the Hong Kong Standard’s online version, headed “Foreign […]
A recent article in the Hong Kong Standard, dated July 29, 2026, has raised concerns about the potential threat to Hong Kong's national security. The article, written anonymously, accuses four exchange programs, including those sponsored by the US State Department and UK Foreign Office, of using free travel to recruit elites and instill anti-China ideologies.
However, the article lacks proper attribution, bylines, and factual sources, making it appear more like opinion-based "crap" rather than a genuine threat assessment. The author also criticizes the Hong Kong Journalists Association, suggesting that their objection to foreign travel and overseas study is unfounded. The piece is a reminder that events and history often outweigh ideology, and that free study trips may not be as influential as claimed.
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