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British journalist Victor Mallet denied entry to Hong Kong as tourist
- Former Financial Times editor was turned away after nearly four hours of questioning, with ‘no explanation given’ by authorities
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Veteran British journalist Victor Mallet, who was earlier denied a work visa by Hong Kong immigration authorities, was barred from entering the city as a visitor on Thursday evening.
The Post has learned that Mallet was turned away after being questioned by officials for nearly four hours. The Financial Times journalist was asked the purpose of his visit and pressed for details about his business and personal meetings in town.
“It’s correct that I have been denied entry even for a visit,” Mallet said via text message. “No explanation given.”
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Mallet was denied a renewal of his work visa last month. In August, he moderated a Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) event in the city featuring a talk by pro-independence activist Andy Chan Ho-tin, then convenor of the National Party. Officials banned the party in September on national security grounds.
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The Immigration Department’s decision sparked major controversy and concern over press freedom in the city. It has refused to give any explanation for the move.
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