Maya Wang
New Zealandhuman rights advocateFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Maya Wang is the associate China director at Human Rights Watch, where she advocates for human rights and civil liberties in China, particularly in the context of the significant political repression that has characterized Hong Kong since the implementation of the national security law. She has been vocal about the erosion of political freedoms and the chilling effect the law has had on civil society, highlighting its implications for broader human rights issues in the region.
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Maya Wang noted a spike in enquiries about New Zealand's immigration policies.
Beijing further tightens exit-and-entry rules
Canada· 2026-08-12
Maya Wang is the deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch who commented on China's lack of safeguards in data integration.
How China keeps tabs on foreignersNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Maya Wang, associate China director at Human Rights Watch, said Mr. Au’s arrest reflected 'the broadening repression radiating from China to Hong Kong and Macao under Chinese leader Xi Jinping.'
Macao media outlet forced to shut down as China tightens grip on casino hubCanada· 2025-10-31
Maya Wang works with Human Rights Watch focusing on Asia and discusses the increasing dissatisfaction among young people in China.
Proteste in China nehmen zu – wie diese Hightech-Aktion in Chongqing
Switzerland· 2025-09-08
Maya Wang is the associate China director at Human Rights Watch.
China’s human rights lawyers speak out, 10 years after crackdown | China
United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Maya Wang is the associate China director at Human Rights Watch, highlighting the suppression of political and civil vibrancy in Hong Kong.
Five years on, Hong Kong’s national security law extinguishes last standing pro-democracy party | Hong KongUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01
