Singapore Denies Entry To Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law Over National Interests

Nathan Law, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist living in exile in the UK, was denied entry to Singapore despite holding a visa for a closed-door, invitation-only event. Upon arriving at Changi Airport from San Francisco, he was detained for questioning and security assessment before being refused entry on the grounds that his presence would not be in Singapore's national interests. Law, wanted by Hong Kong authorities under the National Security Law, believes the decision to deny him entry was politically motivated but is uncertain if China was involved. He spent about 14 hours in Singapore before being put on the earliest flight back to San Francisco. Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs emphasized that visa holders remain subject to further checks at the border, which led to Law's detention and return. This incident highlights Singapore's cautious approach towards figures linked to Hong Kong's political activism amid broader geopolitical tensions.