Exile Nathan Law takes activism overseas

Activist Nathan Law Kwun-chung, announced on Thursday that he fled overseas in response to the national security law.

"I have already left Hong Kong and continue the advocacy work on the international level," Law said on Facebook. "Based on risk assessment, I shall not reveal too much about my personal whereabouts and situation now."

In an interview with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, Law said the controversial national security law in Hong Kong was "tailor made for squeezing" activists' international work and that the legislation was behind his decision to continue advocacy work from outside Hong Kong.

In a Facebook post, Law also described staring at Hong Kong as his plane flew away. "As I look down at the magnificence of Hong Kong from the airplane, this image has become one unforgettable scene in my mind," he wrote. "I hope the day will come when I can return to Hong Kong again and I can still be that young guy who hasn't forgotten about his initial aspirations."

"I wish Hong Kong all the best, and I hope the glory will return to the city soon," he said.?

Law, a founding member of Demosisto, a pro-democracy party in Hong Kong, announced his resignation from the group, along with prominent activist Joshua Wong, earlier this week. The now-disbanded Demosisto called for democracy and Hong Kongers to have greater input in how the city is run.?

However, both Law and Wong were dubbed as "black hands” and separatists who conspired to undermine China. Both activists expressed fear that they would be heavily targeted by the new legislation, which outlaws subversion, secessionism, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.-Agencies