Event Summary
In January 2026, e-commerce platform “As One” faced Travel Industry Authority intervention over a four-day Taiwan tour departing late February featuring private screenings of filmmaker Kiwi Chow’s banned films “Deadline” and “A Foggy Tale.” The authority contacted As One requesting the removal of online promotional posts, with a representative calling to demand the amendment or removal to “protect consumer rights” as posts displayed “incorrect information,” while stating the authority “has no political stance.” The authority advised As One against providing “inaccurate information” that might mislead consumers into believing tours organized by “licensed travel agents,” stating promotional content “may constitute unlicensed tour operation.” Tour promotional post stated “Two films, which cannot be screened in Hong Kong, getting to know human rights development in Taiwan and its cultural landscapes – this is first time As One is travelling with everyone.” The tour included accommodation, return flights, and National Human Rights Museum visit. Following the intervention, the travel agency partner Jetport withdrew, with the general manager stating “I dare not take on [the] partnership” citing “sensitive material” and licence revocation risk. As One announced Friday night it would seek “more flexible” alternatives for the tour to proceed after receiving several customer inquiries.
As One, founded by former Yau Tsim Mong district councillor Derek Chu, previously organized November Taipei “Deadline” screening which was nearly sold out, bringing together Hong Kong residents in Taiwan and visitors. Tour organizer Brandon Yau described it as a “cultural exchange” while noting “obviously, as Hongkongers, we do not wish to see this becoming growing trend” as this would mean more Hong Kong films unable to get local screening approval. The intervention follows December 2025 censors banning “Deadline” citing national security after four-month review, demonstrating authorities extend suppression beyond domestic censorship to target civic platforms facilitating overseas access to banned content.