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A: Hey there! Heard anything exciting lately?
B: Not much, just the usual. What's up with you?

A: You won't believe this! So, there's this guy named Nathan Law, right? He's a pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong.

B: Oh, I think I've heard his name somewhere...

A: Right! Well, he went into exile in Britain last year because he opposed the National Security Law for Hong Kong. Anyway, this weekend, he tried to visit Singapore but they wouldn't let him in!

B: What do you mean? He was turned away at the airport or something?

A: Exactly! He had a visa, but after being questioned by officials, they sent him back to the US. The Singapore government said it wasn't in their national interest for him to be there.

B: That's crazy! What did he do wrong?

A: Well, he was a leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement protest and continues to call for international support for the pro-democracy movement after fleeing to Britain. Plus, Hong Kong officials have put him on a wanted list for allegedly violating their national security law, which covers activities outside the territory.

B: Wow, I can't imagine how scary that must be for him! But it's good he still fights for democracy, right?

A: Definitely! It's important to stand up for what we believe in, no matter where we are or what obstacles come our way. Keep safe out there, buddy!
Summary
Activist Nathan Law, a pro-democracy advocate from Hong Kong, was prevented from entering Singapore this weekend despite having a visa. This occurred after he was questioned by officials, with the Singapore government citing national interest as the reason for his denial. Law has been a leader of
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ID: 478fbe34-7e51-4135-9f7f-7e4205f77c6f

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250930_28/#conversation

Date: Sept. 30, 2025

Notes: Conversation summary of NHK News - 2025-09-30

Created: 2025/10/01 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:37

Last Read: 2025/10/02 07:48