The US consulate in Hong Kong is encountering increasing difficulties in securing venues for its events, as hosts reportedly cancel bookings at the last minute due to pressure from local authorities. This challenge aligns with similar experiences faced by pro-democracy groups, musicians, and organizations such as the Hong Kong Democratic Party and the Hong Kong Journalists Association, who have also seen event venues withdrawn abruptly. Former top US diplomats in Hong Kong have confirmed that phone calls exerting pressure on venue providers are a contributing factor. Past incidents include the cancellation of a school debate contest involving democrats as judges after venues like shopping malls and universities withdrew, and a Greenpeace event being forced online due to venue cancellations. These developments highlight growing constraints on organizations perceived as adversaries by the Hong Kong regime.