Chinese University of Hong Kong ‘expels’ student held for sedition over Tai Po fire
A university expels a student after a national security arrest over a petition.
Deep Dive
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has expelled student Miles Kwan Ching-fung, who was arrested by national security police in November for suspected sedition. Kwan launched a petition calling for an independent committee to investigate the Tai Po fire and for the government to meet four demands. He announced his expulsion on social media, having been suspended twice and studying intermittently over the past six years. The petition and related social media pages are no longer accessible.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the tightening intersection of academic freedom, student activism, and national security enforcement in Hong Kong.