Transnational repression: Hong Kong diaspora groups raise concerns over RCMP-China Ministry of Public Security MoU

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Here is the open letter (pdf).

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The NGO Hong Kong Watch and nine other Hong Kong diaspora organizations have raised serious concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on law enforcement cooperation signed between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China.

While recognizing the importance of combating transnational crime, the groups warn that the lack of transparency surrounding the agreement has created fear and uncertainty within Hong Kong diaspora communities in Canada. Many Hong Kongers fled repression by Chinese authorities and now fear that closer cooperation with China’s internal security apparatus could undermine their safety, privacy, and willingness to engage with Canadian law enforcement.

The organizations urge the Government of Canada to release the full text of the MoU, clarify its scope and safeguards, and demonstrate that cooperation on crime will not expose diaspora communities to intimidation, surveillance, or transnational repression. They also call on lawmakers and the media to treat diaspora safety and trust in Canadian institutions as matters of public interest and national importance.

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