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Red lines and increasing self-censorship reshape Hong Kong's once freewheeling press scene
Since 2020, authorities have used the national security law to close pro-democracy outlets and increase self-censorship, causing Hong Kong's press freedom ranking to fall 68 places by 2022.
- On Monday, hearings begin for Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai after his conviction for colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious articles, watched by foreign governments and political observers.
- After Beijing imposed the national security law, media red lines expanded, forcing shutdowns of pro-democracy media outlets like Apple Daily and reshaping journalists and newsroom practices.
- Newsrooms were raided and assets frozen, forcing Apple Daily and Stand News to shut down after arrests while reporters and newer online outlets covered the Nov. 26 blaze.
- Self-Censorship has spread throughout society, journalists say, as Hong Kong journalists and news outlets face fewer sources with residents reluctant to speak and many civil society groups closed.
- Reporters Without Borders' index shows a steep fall in Hong Kong's ranking, while the Office for Safeguarding National Security summoned The Associated Press on Dec. 6; the Hong Kong government insists its actions do not target press freedom.
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The erosion of freedom of press is accompanied by a wider restriction of civil freedoms since 2020 when Pequim imposed a national security law to address the challenges in its domain.
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Red lines and increasing self-censorship reshape Hong Kong's once freewheeling press scene
Hong Kong's press freedom has dramatically declined over some 20 years, falling from 18th to 140th in a global press freedom index.
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From position 18 to 140. So drastic has been the fall in Hong Kong’s ranking in a global press freedom index over a period of about 20 years.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
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L 50%
C 36%
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