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Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire

The 71-year-old man was charged with posting seditious content and revealing details that could prejudice a national security probe after a deadly fire killed 159 people.

  • Police in Hong Kong arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly disclosing details of a national security investigation in a YouTube video.
  • The man, Wong Kwok-ngon, was a writer for Apple Daily and deputy convenor of the disbanded Civil Human Rights Front.
  • Authorities warned against exploiting a recent deadly fire tragedy to cause turmoil, with the city's leader vowing to ensure justice.
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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post
Center

Hong Kong national security law provision used for first time to make arrest

Police say suspect was invited to assist investigation and revealed details in YouTube video next day, with source naming individual as Wong Kwok-ngon.

·Hong Kong
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Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire

Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly posting seditious content on social media.

·United States
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The Washington PostThe Washington Post
Lean Left

With elections following deadly fire, Hong Kong moves to stifle dissent

The suppression campaign shows how the Hong Kong government is using Beijing’s playbook to respond to crises that could mobilize large groups of aggrieved people.

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Il PostIl Post
Lean Left

After the Fire, Hong Kong Won't Risk

Authorities are suppressing dissent to prevent anger and emotion from turning into a political movement, as a success in the past

·Italy
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Il Post broke the news in Italy on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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