The bill would also
• require regular reports on the health of Jimmy Lai and other detainees, in addition to their medical/legal/consular access
• consider additional penalties such as action against HKETOs in the United States
www.cecc.gov/media-center...
• require regular reports on the health of Jimmy Lai and other detainees, in addition to their medical/legal/consular access
• consider additional penalties such as action against HKETOs in the United States
www.cecc.gov/media-center...
Chairs Introduce the Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair and Co-Chair, respectively, of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), t...
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September 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The bill would also
• require regular reports on the health of Jimmy Lai and other detainees, in addition to their medical/legal/consular access
• consider additional penalties such as action against HKETOs in the United States
www.cecc.gov/media-center...
• require regular reports on the health of Jimmy Lai and other detainees, in addition to their medical/legal/consular access
• consider additional penalties such as action against HKETOs in the United States
www.cecc.gov/media-center...
NEWSLETTER: Guilty verdicts for Hong Kong trade office spies in London sparks calls to close #HKETOs worldwide.
#HongKong #FreeJimmyLai
🗞️https://thecfhk.org/hong-kong-spies-convicted-in-landmark-london-trial/
#HongKong #FreeJimmyLai
🗞️https://thecfhk.org/hong-kong-spies-convicted-in-landmark-london-trial/
May 8, 2026 at 9:47 AM
NEWSLETTER: Guilty verdicts for Hong Kong trade office spies in London sparks calls to close #HKETOs worldwide.
#HongKong #FreeJimmyLai
🗞️https://thecfhk.org/hong-kong-spies-convicted-in-landmark-london-trial/
#HongKong #FreeJimmyLai
🗞️https://thecfhk.org/hong-kong-spies-convicted-in-landmark-london-trial/
FLAME OF FREEDOM: @coyleneil.bsky.social, Labour MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark, argues that the U.K. Govt must challenge "industrial scale" Chinese espionage and the role of #HKETOs.
🔥https://thecfhk.org/u-k-right-to-reassess-hong-kong-trade-office-role-amid-industrial-scale-chinese-espionage/
🔥https://thecfhk.org/u-k-right-to-reassess-hong-kong-trade-office-role-amid-industrial-scale-chinese-espionage/
May 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
FLAME OF FREEDOM: @coyleneil.bsky.social, Labour MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark, argues that the U.K. Govt must challenge "industrial scale" Chinese espionage and the role of #HKETOs.
🔥https://thecfhk.org/u-k-right-to-reassess-hong-kong-trade-office-role-amid-industrial-scale-chinese-espionage/
🔥https://thecfhk.org/u-k-right-to-reassess-hong-kong-trade-office-role-amid-industrial-scale-chinese-espionage/
Hong Kong’s autonomy has been eroded by 🇨🇳 – there must be consequences.
Click here for our full report on #HKETOs and #HongKong special privileges in 🇺🇸 – and see why we call for the passing of Bill 2661.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Click here for our full report on #HKETOs and #HongKong special privileges in 🇺🇸 – and see why we call for the passing of Bill 2661.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
New Hong Kong Watch report warns of exploitation of Hong Kong’s special status — Hong Kong Watch
Hong Kong Watch launches a major new report today on the erosion and exploitation of Hong Kong’s autonomy under ‘one country, two systems’ by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Entitled The Limits...
www.hongkongwatch.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Hong Kong’s autonomy has been eroded by 🇨🇳 – there must be consequences.
Click here for our full report on #HKETOs and #HongKong special privileges in 🇺🇸 – and see why we call for the passing of Bill 2661.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Click here for our full report on #HKETOs and #HongKong special privileges in 🇺🇸 – and see why we call for the passing of Bill 2661.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
The Commerce & Economic Development Bureau (responsible for HKETOs, InvestHK, Trade & Industry Dept, Hongkong Post, OFCA and RTHK) spent HK$7.46 billion more than what was approved in the 2024 budget, according to the Supplementary Appropriation (2024-2025) Bill gazetted today
July 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
The Commerce & Economic Development Bureau (responsible for HKETOs, InvestHK, Trade & Industry Dept, Hongkong Post, OFCA and RTHK) spent HK$7.46 billion more than what was approved in the 2024 budget, according to the Supplementary Appropriation (2024-2025) Bill gazetted today
📰NEWSLETTER: #HongKong Justice Sec Paul Lam tours Europe seeking legal business as the world remembers #China's #709crackdown on lawyers & the rule of law. #HKETOs run into trouble in #NewYork + much more
Read it all here: thecfhk.org/lammy-a-cata...
Read it all here: thecfhk.org/lammy-a-cata...
July 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📰NEWSLETTER: #HongKong Justice Sec Paul Lam tours Europe seeking legal business as the world remembers #China's #709crackdown on lawyers & the rule of law. #HKETOs run into trouble in #NewYork + much more
Read it all here: thecfhk.org/lammy-a-cata...
Read it all here: thecfhk.org/lammy-a-cata...
🌐 US lawmakers reintroduce bill that may close 3 Hong Kong trade offices in US
#Trade
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3305739/us-lawmakers-reintroduce-bill-may-close-3-hong-kong-trade-offices-us?utm_source=rss_feed
US lawmakers reintroduce bill that may close 3 Hong Kong trade offices in US
Bill would amend State Department’s annual review to require president to explain why HKETOs should retain or lose diplomatic privileges.
www.scmp.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🌐 US lawmakers reintroduce bill that may close 3 Hong Kong trade offices in US
#Trade
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3305739/us-lawmakers-reintroduce-bill-may-close-3-hong-kong-trade-offices-us?utm_source=rss_feed
Hong Kong Watch welcomes the reintroduction of the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act (HR 2661) by US Rep. Chris Smith and @jimmcgovernma.bsky.social of the CECC.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
Hong Kong Watch welcomes bipartisan bill to remove diplomatic status from HKETOs — Hong Kong Watch
On Monday 7 April, US Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) reintroduced HR 2661, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act, which would require the State Department to reevaluate the ...
www.hongkongwatch.org
April 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hong Kong Watch welcomes the reintroduction of the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act (HR 2661) by US Rep. Chris Smith and @jimmcgovernma.bsky.social of the CECC.
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20...
4/4 @franceshui.bsky.social : "HKETOs won't mention the pro-democracy movement or political prisoners in #HongKong. Their history of lobbying U.S. politicians, spying on activists & organizing propaganda to conceal the #CCP's crackdown shows they do not deserve diplomatic protection."
April 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
4/4 @franceshui.bsky.social : "HKETOs won't mention the pro-democracy movement or political prisoners in #HongKong. Their history of lobbying U.S. politicians, spying on activists & organizing propaganda to conceal the #CCP's crackdown shows they do not deserve diplomatic protection."
2/4 The bill would require the U.S. Secretary of State to determine whether the #HKETOs in #WashingtonDC, #NewYork & #SanFrancisco are sufficiently autonomous from #China. If not, the offices would be required to close within 180 days & their immunities and privileges revoked.
April 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
2/4 The bill would require the U.S. Secretary of State to determine whether the #HKETOs in #WashingtonDC, #NewYork & #SanFrancisco are sufficiently autonomous from #China. If not, the offices would be required to close within 180 days & their immunities and privileges revoked.
Amid pushback on the #HongKong Policy Act, @phelimkine.bsky.social notes renewed momentum for the #Senate to vote on the HKETO Certification Act. We reiterate our call for @bencardin.bsky.social & Sen. Schumer to unblock the legislation & Close the #HKETOs. www.politico.eu/newsletter/c...
What has China House done?
Decoding transatlantic relations with Beijing. By PHELIM KINE Send tips here | Tweet @PhelimKine | Subscribe for free | View in your browser Hi, China Watchers. Today we check-in on the State…
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December 12, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Amid pushback on the #HongKong Policy Act, @phelimkine.bsky.social notes renewed momentum for the #Senate to vote on the HKETO Certification Act. We reiterate our call for @bencardin.bsky.social & Sen. Schumer to unblock the legislation & Close the #HKETOs. www.politico.eu/newsletter/c...
Tmr I will testify at the Canadian Parliament on the experience of Hongkongers & allies with transnational repression, how the CCP is using tools like the #UnitedFront & #HKETOs to threaten democracies & free speech, and what Canada can do to counter this effort. Tune in at 3:30pm ET; link below.
November 25, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Tmr I will testify at the Canadian Parliament on the experience of Hongkongers & allies with transnational repression, how the CCP is using tools like the #UnitedFront & #HKETOs to threaten democracies & free speech, and what Canada can do to counter this effort. Tune in at 3:30pm ET; link below.
In the same piece, they also call on the government to "make use of its overseas offices" to push back against international criticism. This would appear to contradict the government's own arguments that HKETOs — currently threatened with closure in the US — are merely "trade facilitators."
September 24, 2024 at 5:23 AM
In the same piece, they also call on the government to "make use of its overseas offices" to push back against international criticism. This would appear to contradict the government's own arguments that HKETOs — currently threatened with closure in the US — are merely "trade facilitators."