Hong Kong’s National Security Crackdown Exposes Beijing’s Authoritarian Grip

Hong Kong police announced the arrest of four men tied to a Taiwan-based organization accused of conspiracy to commit subversion under Beijing’s sweeping national security law. These arrests, targeting individuals aged 15 to 47, reveal an escalating crackdown on dissent that threatens not only Hong Kong’s autonomy but also regional stability directly impacting American interests. The accused are linked to the so-called Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, reportedly founded last year in Taiwan—a democracy where many Hong Kong residents have fled seeking refuge from Beijing’s authoritarian reach. The group’s modest online presence belies the harsh response from Hong Kong authorities,...