Mainland activists prevented from coming to Hong Kong
Three mainland activists have been prevented from coming to Hong Kong to join a protest voyage to the disputed Diaoyu Islands later this month.
Two activists who tried to enter Hong Kong yesterday were stopped at the Lowu checkpoint despite having visas.
They were Chen Fule and Lin Yuwei, members of the Chinese Civilian Association for Safeguarding the Diaoyu Islands. A third activist, Li Yiqiang , has been unable to get a visa and remains in Fujian .
Mr Chen said at least a dozen more activists were expected to attempt the crossing to Hong Kong in the coming days to join the voyage protesting in favour of Chinese sovereignty over the islands.
'I fear they'll all be blocked at the Lowu checkpoint,' he said.
Mr Chen said mainland checkpoint officials cancelled his visa for this particular trip. 'They took away my visa and mobile phone and asked me to wait inside a room,' he said.