transnational repression
Coverage of transnational repression in the Nexus archive.
- Turkey’s Deportation of Anti-War Russian Signals Growing Risks for Kremlin Critics Abroad
Turkey has deported an anti-war Russian, raising concerns among rights lawyers about the increasing use of deportation as a tool for transnational repression against anti-war activists abroad.
- China’s ethnic unity law is not a tool of transnational repression
China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, effective this month, complements the 1984 Law on Regional Ethnic Autonomy. International critics have labeled Article 63 of the law as 'transnational repression' and 'long-arm jurisdiction.'
- Chinese spies are posing as recruiters to target officials and journalists
The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners warn that China's military intelligence is using online job platforms to target officials, journalists, and academics for sensitive information. The goal is to gain strategic advantages by acquiring privileged military, political, and economic intelligence. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) reported being targeted after an investigation into China's transnational repression tactics.
- Transnational Repression of Hong Kongers in the UK Is Disturbingly Common
A new survey by Hong Kong Watch reveals that transnational repression targeting Hong Kongers in the UK is disturbingly widespread, affecting not just activists but ordinary residents. The data quantifies the scale of harassment, intimidation, and pressure faced by Hong Kong nationals living abroad.
- Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry
A Chinese student is allegedly jailed in China for six years after participating in pro-democracy protests in Sydney, prompting Australia's human rights commissioner to highlight 'growing risks of transnational repression' against individuals in Australia, including international students. The commissioner emphasized concerns over foreign punishment for lawful protest activities.
- Justice Department Disrupts Iranian Cyber Enabled Psychological Operations
The Justice Department has seized four domains in an effort to disrupt Iranian cyber operations and psychological warfare campaigns. This action targets hacking schemes and transnational repression activities conducted by Iran.