UK Foreign Office publishes latest six-monthly report on Hong Kong
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has published its latest Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong, covering developments in Hong Kong from 1 July to 31 December 2025.
The report highlights the “further entrenchment of national security legislation and its application in ways that undermine the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Joint Declaration.” It cites the verdict against British citizen Jimmy Lai and the latest arrest warrants issued for 15 overseas pro-democracy activists linked to the “Hong Kong Parliament.” It also notes continued arrests and prosecutions under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (Article 23), including the guilty verdict of Kwok Yin-sang, the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok.
In addition, the report includes that Wera Hobhouse MP was denied entry into Hong Kong while travelling in a personal capacity, describing it as a concerning and unjustified restriction on freedom of movement.
The Foreign Secretary raises concerns about transnational repression targeting overseas activists, including those in the UK, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the Hong Kong community. She emphasised that their safety remains a top priority, alongside continued support through the British National (Overseas) visa route as Hong Kongers rebuild their lives in the UK.
Despite recognising China’s ongoing non-compliance with the Joint Declaration, it is concerning that the report concludes Hong Kong continues to maintain a high degree of autonomy in economic, monetary, and financial affairs.
Megan Khoo, Policy Director at Hong Kong Watch, said:
“Hong Kong Watch welcomes the latest Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong and the UK government signalling their commitment to continue pressing for Jimmy Lai’s release. The reaffirmation of support for BNO visa holders and recognition of the risks posed by transnational repression are also important signs to the Hong Kong community that their safety and future remain a priority.
However, it is concerning that the report maintains that Hong Kong retains a high degree of economic and financial autonomy. This risks understating the real-world impact of the ongoing erosion of rule of law on Hong Kong’s business environment. The steady expansion of national security laws and their application across all sectors creates growing uncertainty for UK companies and investors.
We urge the government to ensure its next Six-Monthly Report fully reflects these risks, so that both policymakers and businesses are not operating from an outdated picture of conditions in Hong Kong.”
英國最新《香港半年報告》稱香港保持經濟金融自由 香港監察指國安法擴張至所有領域 促英政府如實反映營商風險
英國外交、聯邦及發展事務部發表第58份《香港半年報告》，報告涵蓋2025年7月1日至12月31日的香港事態發展。
報告強調「國安法例進一步鞏固並應用於侵害《中英聯合聲明》所保障的權利和自由」。報告列舉多宗事件，包括英國公民黎智英案件的裁決、當局懸紅通緝15名與「香港議會」有關的海外民主活動人士，以及持續動用《維護國家安全條例》（俗稱23條）展開拘捕和起訴，當中包括居美社運人士郭鳳儀父親郭賢生的罪成裁決。
報告亦提及英國國會議員Wera Hobhouse MP以個人身分前往香港時被拒絕入境，形容這是對行動自由的限制，令人擔憂且不合理。
外交大臣在報告中關注針對海外社運人士的跨國鎮壓，並重申英國政府對港人社群的承諾。她強調在英港人的安全仍然是首要事項，又指會繼續透過BNO簽證計劃支持港人，幫助他們在英國重建生活。
雖然報告承認中國持續不遵守《中英聯合聲明》，但令人擔憂的是，報告結論指香港在經濟、貨幣和金融事務方面持續保持高度自治。
香港監察政策總監Megan Khoo表示：
「香港監察歡迎英國政府發表最新一份《香港半年報告》，當中承諾繼續敦促釋放黎智英。外相重申對BNO簽證持有人的支持，並承認跨國鎮壓帶來的風險。這對在英港人社群來說是重要信號，表明他們的安全和未來仍然是英國政府的首要事項。
然而，令人擔憂的是，報告仍然認為香港在經濟和金融方面保持高度自治。這有機會低估了法治持續受損對香港營商環境的實際影響。國安法例持續擴張並應用於所有領域，這對英國企業和投資者帶來愈來愈多不確定因素。
我們促請英國政府確保下一份《半年報告》充分反映這些風險，以免政策制訂者和企業基於過時的香港形勢報告開展工作。」