US Consulate in Hong Kong Courts Trouble, Beijing Draws a Red Line

It seems some people just can't take a hint. The new US Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, Julie Eadeh, who only just took up her post last month, is already making waves.

Déjà Vu: The US Plays Its Old Hand

Julie Eadeh recently hosted two receptions, inviting none other than former Chief Secretary for Administration Anson Chan and former Democratic Party chairwoman Emily Lau. In a swift and unambiguous response, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) on Wednesday twice republished articles from Wen Wei Po, calling out Chan and Lau by name. The message was crystal clear: collusion with forces aiming to incite chaos will not be tolerated, and their subversive actions have been put on notice.

The Wen Wei Po report republished by the HKMAO, titled "Citizens Rally at US Consulate, Slam Consul’s Collusion with Troublemakers" put Anson Chan squarely in the spotlight.

Wen Wei: Strong Citizen Pushback at US Consulate

According to the report, Consul General Julie Eadeh seems to be picking up right where her predecessors left off. Online media reported her attempt to collude with Anson Chan, a known chaos-inciting element, to stir up trouble in Hong Kong. On September 23rd, numerous citizens gathered outside the US Consulate General to protest, demanding that the US and its personnel stop meddling in Hong Kong's affairs and, by extension, China's internal matters.

The article, citing local online sources, noted that Chan had recently been invited by Eadeh to an event at The American Club in Central. This news prompted several groups of citizens to organize spontaneous protests. Around 20 demonstrators gathered outside the Consulate, unfurling a banner that read, "Strongly condemn Julie Eadeh for colluding with anti-China, chaos-inciting element Anson Chan." They held signs with slogans like "Colluding with anti-China, chaos-inciting elements is shameful" and "Do not bring chaos to Hong Kong," while repeatedly chanting their condemnation of Eadeh's actions.

On the same day, the HKMAO website shared another Wen Wei Po piece, titled "National Security Barrier is Firmly in Place, Chaos-Inciting Forces Will Not Be Tolerated." This article widened the net, not only scrutinizing the Eadeh-Chan meeting but also putting Emily Lau on blast.

Wen Wei article republished by HKMAO: No Room Left for Chaos—National Security Barrier Sealed

Describing her as "unwilling to be forgotten," the article pointed out that "after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, she has not stopped engaging in soft resistance, and even after the disbandment of the Democratic Party, she has shown no signs of restraint." Her behavior at the US consulate's reception, where she was seen "flitting about the room," was compared to the infamous anti-China banquets once hosted by Jimmy Lai at his Kadoorie Hill mansion.

The Usual Suspects Reemerge

The article delved into Anson Chan's long history of colluding with foreign powers. As far back as 2013, she, along with Johannes Chan—who has since fled to the UK—and others, founded the political group "Hong Kong 2020." She repeatedly traveled abroad to smear Hong Kong's name, including a trip to the US in April 2014 with Martin Lee to meet with then-Vice President Joe Biden, Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In January 2017, she again scurried to the US for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, meeting with numerous American officials to conspire against Hong Kong.

Furthermore, this year's trial of Jimmy Lai for violating the National Security Law unearthed some shocking details. Evidence revealed that Anson Chan played a disgraceful part in the 2019 anti-extradition bill turmoil. It came to light that in March 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, she was instructed by former US Consul General James Cunningham to "lodge a complaint with foreigners," effectively bad-mouthing the SAR government's proposed amendments to US political circles.

Remember when Anson Chan announced she would "no longer participate in civic and political work" right before the National Security Law was enacted in June 2020? Well, that promise has seemingly gone out the window. Her recent re-emergence to kowtow to Julie Eadeh shows her integrity is bankrupt. Her claim of retiring from politics was nothing more than a disingenuous, self-deceiving lie.

Emily Lau: A Desperate Grab for Relevance

The article argues that Emily Lau is even more "unreconciled" than Chan. Since the National Security Law's implementation, she has relentlessly engaged in "soft resistance." Even after the Democratic Party disbanded, she hasn't slowed down. She uses her personal channel, "ChatDP with Emily Lau," to give a platform to anti-China, chaos-inciting figures, and is a frequent visitor to Stanley Prison, always making sure to post a photo on social media after visiting her incarcerated comrades.

Emily Lau Flaunts Meeting With US Consul Julie Eadeh (FB photo)

Her quick response to Eadeh's "call to assemble" at the US consulate is seen as a blatant attempt to claw back some political capital and "add value" to her own dwindling relevance.

This isn't Eadeh's first rodeo. The article recalls how in August 2019, when she was the head of the US consulate's political unit, she held a secret meeting with Joshua Wong and Nathan Law of the now-defunct anti-China group "Demosistō" in an Admiralty hotel. The day after their clandestine meeting, "Demosistō" announced plans for a city-wide class boycott.

2019: Eadeh Caught in Secret Hotel Meet-Up with the “Demosistō ringleaders” (FB photo)

Back then, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong acted swiftly. It urgently summoned senior officials from the US Consulate General to make a solemn representation, demanding that they "immediately make a clean break from anti-China forces who stir up trouble in Hong Kong, stop sending out wrong signals to violent offenders, refrain from meddling with Hong Kong affairs, and avoid going further down the wrong path." The warning was stern and direct.

The New Reality in Hong Kong

The article concludes with a powerful reminder. With the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance now firmly in place, Hong Kong has "built an indestructible national security barrier." The city will absolutely not allow internal and external anti-China forces to act recklessly again. It's a stark warning to those pawns who still harbor ambitions of acting as agents for foreign powers: watch your step.

As one pundit noted, the open collusion between Anson Chan, Emily Lau, and foreign forces prompted this rare public warning from the HKMAO via republished articles. It underscores a new reality: the perfected national security legal framework will not tolerate any reckless behavior from anti-China, chaos-inciting elements. All sectors in Hong Kong must remain vigilant against the revival of these destructive forces.

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After serving time in the “35+” subversion case, Andrew Chiu Ka-yin is putting on the record: the 2019 “Black Riots” and the so-called “primary elections” were not some organic political wave, but a “scheme” steered by people with ulterior motives. It matters because it goes straight to intent and orchestration. In an exclusive TVB News interview, he admitted that he hated himself for not able to disconnect himself with the situation and the extreme violence at that time.

Chiu, sentenced to seven years, was released early in late October after sentence deductions, becoming the first national security prisoner freed early since the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance took effect.

Chiu says he owed Hong Kong people the truth—and he’s finally saying it.

In the “35+” case, Chiu didn’t just appear as a defendant—he also served as a accomplice witness, and the court materials listed him as an organizer alongside Benny Tai Yiu-ting, Au Nok-hin, and Ben Chung Kam‑lun. The court sentenced him as a “principal offender” for conspiracy to commit subversion against state power, setting the term at seven years. He ultimately walked out after nearly five years served, following deductions.

Chiu told TVB News he wanted to assist the prosecution within the first months of detention, framing it as a duty to tell the truth although he feared retaliation after release.

When violence crossed the line

Chiu pinpointed two episodes from the anti-extradition bill period that, in his words, disgusted him most. One involved student “Kin Chai” Tsang Chi-kin in a riot case—Chiu said Tsang was persuaded to pay for an escape and then “betrayed.” The other was the Ma On Shan incident in which an elderly man was set on fire after arguing with protesters. Chiu said the situation had spiraled into something frightening, yet he stayed silent because he was already entangled in the political camp and felt bound by bloc loyalty. He now says he hates himself for not speaking up then.

He said he does not agree with violence—and he cast himself not only as a former participant in the political current, but also as a victim of violence. In November 2019, he was attacked outside Taikoo Shing Centre by a middle-aged man, Chan Chun, who stabbed him and bit off his left ear; Chan was later sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Chiu’s core argument is blunt: from the amendment storm to riots to the so-called “primary elections,” he now sees the entire arc as a coordinated “scheme,” manipulated by people with ulterior motives to strike at the SAR government and the country’s constitutional order. On that basis, he said he wants to apologize to the country, Hong Kong, and the general public, and he stressed he won’t return to politics anytime soon—and won’t emigrate either.

As an insider put it, Chiu’s confession forces Hong Kong people to confront the level of violence seen in 2019, describing it as reaching the level of terrorist attacks. Jimmy Lai and his Apple Daily as advocates of “no differentiation between peaceful and valiant protesters,” makes him the instigator and chief culprit.

The Apple Daily playbook

Yesterday (December 15) Jimmy Lai was convicted on three counts: conspiracy to publish seditious publications and collusion with foreign forces. The court's judgment summary—written by three National Security Law judges—puts him at the forefront as protests morphed into a resistance movement. Both Lai and Apple Daily were "leading the charge," according to the judges' written reasoning. If you want the "receipts," that's where they are: in the court's own words.

An insider who watched the interview offered a straightforward read: Chiu's remorse is genuine. That matters because it reflects how the Central Government and the SAR Government enforce the law—strictly, but with room for mercy. Truly repentant national security prisoners get a shot at early release.

The warning is equally direct: diehard anti-Hong Kong elements should not expect leniency. In other words, remorse may open doors, but obstinacy won’t—and the legal system will treat them accordingly.