Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Singapore Denies Entry to Hong Kong Activist
Nathan Law, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, was denied entry to Singapore.
He arrived from San Francisco and was held for questioning before being refused entry.
Singapore stated his presence wasn't in their national interests.
Law, who has been a vocal critic of China, had a valid visa but was still denied.
He was then put on a flight back to the United States.
Hong Kong authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Law and accuse him of breaking national security law.
Law believes the denial may have been due to political considerations.
Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore despite having a valid visa.
He was held at the border for four hours before being told he couldn't enter.
Singapore stated that Law's entry was not in the country's national interests.
Law is a pro-democracy activist and is wanted by Hong Kong authorities.
He was deported back to the United States after being denied entry.
- Who
- Nathan Law, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist.
- What
- Was denied entry to Singapore.
- When
- September 27
- Where
- Changi Airport, Singapore
- Why
- Singapore stated that it was not in their national interests.
Pro-Democracy Activist
Hong Kong Government
Law's Actions
Pro-Democracy Activist
Law is a pro-democracy activist and critic of Beijing.
Hong Kong Government
Law is suspected of continuing to commit offenses under the national security law.
Entry Denial
Pro-Democracy Activist
Law was denied entry despite having a valid visa and without a clear explanation.
Hong Kong Government
Law’s entry was not in Singapore’s national interests.
- Person Denied Entry
- Nathan Law
- Date of Denial
- September 28
- Location
- Changi Airport, Singapore
- Reason for Denial
- Not in Singapore’s national interests
- Departure City
- San Francisco
- Activist Status
- Pro-democracy
- Charges in Hong Kong
- Incitement to secession and collusion with foreign forces
