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Hong Kong Expands National Security Scrutiny to Food, Entertainment Venues

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
June 10, 2025
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Hong Kong Expands National Security Scrutiny to Food, Entertainment Venues
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Hong Kong authorities will implement enhanced national security screenings for food establishments and entertainment venues starting next month, Security Secretary Chris Tang revealed Wednesday. The unprecedented measures empower police to conduct unannounced inspections of menus, event bookings, and even kitchen staff backgrounds under revised implementation rules for Article 23 security legislation.

The policy specifically targets theme restaurants with historical decor, bars hosting live music performances, and private kitchen supper clubs.

Officials have however, cited concerns about “subversive messaging” through culinary themes and entertainment programming. A government memo obtained by the South China Morning Post references “preventative inspections” for venues serving politically themed dishes or hosting sensitive anniversary events.

Hong Kong Expands National Security Scrutiny to Food, Entertainment Venues

Hong Kong Restaurant Association chairman Simon Wong projected the rules could reduce nightlife revenue by 30%, noting many owners already avoid politically adjacent themes.

“Checking chefs’ backgrounds goes beyond food safety,” one Lan Kwai Fong bar owner told Reuters anonymously, fearing license revocation. The government counters that compliant businesses have nothing to fear, with Secretary Tang emphasizing “99% of venues won’t notice changes.”

Security Law Implementation Intensifies

The move follows February’s swift passage of new Article 23 legislation, expanding on Beijing’s 2020 national security law. Police will establish a 200-officer Food and Beverage Inspection Unit trained to identify “potential seditious elements” in venue operations. Controversially, the rules allow immediate closure of establishments serving items deemed to “mock national symbols” – including certain politically nicknamed dishes.

While mainland China maintains similar content oversight for hospitality businesses, Hong Kong’s rules mark the first explicit security linkage to food service. Security analysts note the measures exceed even Shanghai’s stringent entertainment venue regulations, particularly regarding staff vetting requirements. The policies take effect July 18, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover.

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