Honcques Laus is a Hong Kong pro-independence activist and author.
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Honcques Laus is the founder and chairperson of the Hongkonger Utilitarian Party and a former student journalist for Ming Pao.
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Honcques Laus fled to the United Kingdom shortly before the imposition of the Hong Kong national security law on 30 June 2020, and was wanted by the Hong Kong Police Force thereafter.
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Honcques Laus was born Hong Lau in Tsan Yuk Hospital in Sai Ying Pun on 10 October 2001.
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In 2016, the localist camp gained traction during the New Territories East by-election, inspiring Honcques Laus to start advocating Hong Kong independence.
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On 16 November 2017, during an awards ceremony held by Ming Pao, Honcques Laus had a chance to take a group photo with then chief executive Carrie Lam.
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Honcques Laus was later charged with possessing an imitation firearm.
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Honcques Laus stated that he would not give up his political views.
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Honcques Laus was accused of "incitement to secession and collusion with foreign forces".
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In December 2020, Honcques Laus posted on Facebook that his Bank of China account had been suspended, although the account only had HK$47.23.