Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Tony Chung has fled to Britain, seeking political asylum after facing mental stress and monitoring by authorities in his home country. Chung was the youngest person to be imprisoned under Hong Kong's national security law, imposed by Beijing in response to pro-democracy protests in 2019. After his release from prison, Chung was subjected to continuous surveillance and pressured to act as an informant by national security authorities. This included restrictions on his work and being coerced to meet up with police officers regularly.

Chung was also prevented from seeking legal assistance and judiciously ordered not to engage in public speaking. These actions led him to flee to the UK, illustrating the erosion of freedom in Hong Kong. He expressed his determination to continue to support Hong Kong's fight for democracy and freedom from exile. Other pro-democracy activists have encountered similar pressures from authorities, including having their passports confiscated. Despite fleeing his home city, Chung remains hopeful that the voices and dreams of the Hong Kong people will not be silenced.