
More than a year has passed since China imposed a national security law for Hong Kong.
The measure cracks down on basic freedoms and may be driving tens of thousands of people to leave the territory.
Officials say about 96,000 residents moved out last year. That's the highest number since Britain returned Hong Kong to China in 1997.
An estimated 89,000 have left since the security law was passed last June.
Local media outlets say a growing number of families are resettling abroad for their children's education, among other reasons.
The government officials insist the figures are normal. They say Hong Kong's status as an international city means residents will always leave for work or study.
The national security law has led to a number of arrests. Some of those detained have been pro-democracy politicians.
And in June, authorities shut down a newspaper known for its critical stance toward the Chinese government.
The measure cracks down on basic freedoms and may be driving tens of thousands of people to leave the territory.
Officials say about 96,000 residents moved out last year. That's the highest number since Britain returned Hong Kong to China in 1997.
An estimated 89,000 have left since the security law was passed last June.
Local media outlets say a growing number of families are resettling abroad for their children's education, among other reasons.
The government officials insist the figures are normal. They say Hong Kong's status as an international city means residents will always leave for work or study.
The national security law has led to a number of arrests. Some of those detained have been pro-democracy politicians.
And in June, authorities shut down a newspaper known for its critical stance toward the Chinese government.
◆measure 法令 an official action, taken to deal with a particular problem
◆resettle 再定住する to go to live in a new country or area, or to help people do this
◆resettle 再定住する to go to live in a new country or area, or to help people do this
◆detain 拘束する to officially prevent someone from leaving a place