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Hong Kong's Dragnet Widens 5 Years After National Security Law
- Since the National Security Law was enacted in Hong Kong, 165 people have been convicted of various national security crimes, including under follow-up legislation in 2024 and colonial-era laws.
- Regina Ip stated, "I don't think the government is being paranoid," regarding the current situation in Hong Kong.
- Although prosecutions have decreased, there have been more arrests and operations where individuals are not brought to court.
- The National Security Law has caused many pro-democracy groups, civil society organizations, trade unions, and media outlets to close since 2020.
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Five Years On: Hong Kong's Evolving Security Landscape
Xia Baolong, a top Beijing official, highlighted ongoing security challenges in Hong Kong as the national security law reaches its fifth anniversary. Critics argue the law curtails civil liberties, while authorities claim it targets only those endangering national security, reassuring Hong Kong's global standing remains robust.
Four years ago, the final edition of the Hong Kong newspaper »Apple Daily« was published. Now there is a special edition, the subject: freedom of the press in the city. The authorities put pressure on remaining independent online portals.
Death by a thousand cuts in Hong Kong - Index on Censorship
This article was authored in collaboration with The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK). Five years ago, Hong Kong passed the National Security Law. Its message was clear – dissent at your peril. Overnight Hong Kong, a city once known for its vibrant demonstrations, became quiet. People no longer took to Victoria Park to commemorate the victims of Tiananmen Square; they no longer filled Causeway Bay to rail against extradition l…
Hong Kong’s Dragnet Widens 5 Years After National Security Law
Monday marks five years since Beijing imposed a national security law after widespread and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests. The post Hong Kong’s Dragnet Widens 5 Years After National Security Law appeared first on The Globe Post.
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