For three years, Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters have been inked by tattoo artist Kirian. She uses iconic symbols in her designs to preserve Hongkongers' memories of a tumultuous time.
Critics say the passage of that law — and the accompanying wave of mass arrests — have broken that promise.
Kirian was concerned that she may be arrested "for just doing what normal people do" while navigating the legal system as an artist. A spokesperson at Lemon Map, an app that provides details and user reviews of yellow shops, told the ABC there were more than 3,500 stores like this in the city. "I think it's hard for them to get a job. As soon as people know, they can't commit [for] long to work in a company, as sometimes they need to go to court for trial," she said.
Ms Poon said she would remain in Hong Kong for her business and for other pro-democracy Hongkongers who were unable to leave.
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