Miles Kwan

Miles Kwan is a Hong Kong university student who launched a petition calling for accountability from authorities after a devastating fire in a densely populated housing estate killed at least 159 people. The arrest has sparked public debate and raised concerns about the city's response to the tragedy. Recent events include the arrest of critics demanding accountability, warnings from Beijing about 'external forces' exploiting the disaster, and reports of activists being arrested by national security police. Kwan's actions have highlighted the tensions between dissenting voices and the authorities in Hong Kong, particularly during the National Security Era. The incident has significant relevance to understanding the city's response to crisis situations and the limits of free speech under authoritarian rule.