License Revoked Over Primary Election Case, Hong Kong Doctor Guo Jiakui: Still Committed to Helping Others
Dr. Guo Jiakui, a doctor in Hong Kong convicted in the primary election case under the National Security Law, has had his medical license indefinitely revoked by the Hong Kong Medical Council. He accepts this outcome while vowing to continue his commitment to helping people.
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- 📰 Published: April 18, 2026 at 14:18
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(Central News Agency Taipei, April 18) Dr. Guo Jiakui, one of the defendants convicted in the Hong Kong pan-democrat primary election case, was indefinitely removed from the medical register by the Hong Kong Medical Council, effectively revoking his practicing license and preventing him from practicing in Hong Kong. Guo Jiakui posted on Facebook stating that this was expected and that he "will continue to be committed to helping those in need."
Guo Jiakui, a former member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council and a urology specialist, was charged with conspiracy to subvert state power along with dozens of other defendants in the Hong Kong pan-democrat primary election case. Guo Jiakui pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 months in prison, being released in April 2025.
According to a report by Hong Kong's Ming Pao today, the Hong Kong Medical Council commenced disciplinary proceedings against Guo Jiakui on April 16th, marking the first disciplinary inquiry in Hong Kong for a doctor convicted under national security laws.
The inquiry panel stated that Guo Jiakui had openly violated the "Hong Kong National Security Law," damaging public confidence in the medical profession. It was alleged that Guo did not genuinely reflect on the nature and severity of his crime and never fully understood that openly violating the National Security Law would significantly impact public trust in the medical profession. Considering the nature and severity of the case, as well as Guo's written response, the panel deemed indefinite removal from the register appropriate.
The report stated that the Hong Kong government published the ruling in the "Gazette" on April 17th, effective immediately.
Guo Jiakui posted on his Facebook page on April 16th, expressing that he was "not at all surprised" by the outcome. He noted, "When everyone knows that teachers can no longer teach, social workers can no longer assist those in need, and lawyers can no longer practice law, my disqualification from practicing medicine is also expected."
He stated that the incident was not due to professional misconduct but because he participated in the primary election and was convicted as a result.
Guo Jiakui said that for the past 40 years, he has used his professional knowledge to treat countless patients, assist citizens in need, and advocate for improvements in medical services and systems as a doctor in the legislature. "In this place, I may need to change paths, but I will continue to be committed to helping those in need."
Guo Jiakui concluded, "In this day and age, we understand that absurd things can happen. I am no longer surprised. There is no need for sadness or disappointment. We must continue to live our lives well. We should do what we can as best as we can. I still hold hope for the future." (Editors: Chen Kaiyu/Zhu Jianling) 1150418
Guo Jiakui, a former member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council and a urology specialist, was charged with conspiracy to subvert state power along with dozens of other defendants in the Hong Kong pan-democrat primary election case. Guo Jiakui pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 months in prison, being released in April 2025.
According to a report by Hong Kong's Ming Pao today, the Hong Kong Medical Council commenced disciplinary proceedings against Guo Jiakui on April 16th, marking the first disciplinary inquiry in Hong Kong for a doctor convicted under national security laws.
The inquiry panel stated that Guo Jiakui had openly violated the "Hong Kong National Security Law," damaging public confidence in the medical profession. It was alleged that Guo did not genuinely reflect on the nature and severity of his crime and never fully understood that openly violating the National Security Law would significantly impact public trust in the medical profession. Considering the nature and severity of the case, as well as Guo's written response, the panel deemed indefinite removal from the register appropriate.
The report stated that the Hong Kong government published the ruling in the "Gazette" on April 17th, effective immediately.
Guo Jiakui posted on his Facebook page on April 16th, expressing that he was "not at all surprised" by the outcome. He noted, "When everyone knows that teachers can no longer teach, social workers can no longer assist those in need, and lawyers can no longer practice law, my disqualification from practicing medicine is also expected."
He stated that the incident was not due to professional misconduct but because he participated in the primary election and was convicted as a result.
Guo Jiakui said that for the past 40 years, he has used his professional knowledge to treat countless patients, assist citizens in need, and advocate for improvements in medical services and systems as a doctor in the legislature. "In this place, I may need to change paths, but I will continue to be committed to helping those in need."
Guo Jiakui concluded, "In this day and age, we understand that absurd things can happen. I am no longer surprised. There is no need for sadness or disappointment. We must continue to live our lives well. We should do what we can as best as we can. I still hold hope for the future." (Editors: Chen Kaiyu/Zhu Jianling) 1150418