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December 16, 2025

Hong Kong pro‑democracy publisher convicted of sedition, in major blow to press freedom

In the years since the 2020 introduction Hong Kong’s National Security Law, press freedom has slowly been limited. Lai’s conviction symbolises its end.

Jimmy Lai. Yung Chi Wai Derek/Shutterstock

November 30, 2022

Who is Jimmy Lai? The Hong Kong newspaper owner’s upcoming show trial is symbolic of the struggle with the mainland and its values

Yan-ho Lai, SOAS, University of London

The upcoming trial of publisher Jimmy Lai is seen as a symbol of the erosion of freedom of speech in Hong Kong.

Stand News staff preparing to address the media after police raided their offices. Miguel Candela / EPA-EFE

January 10, 2022

Hong Kong: how colonial‑era laws are being used to shut down independent journalism

Yan-ho Lai, SOAS, University of London and Yuen Chan, City St George's, University of London

The resurgence of sedition laws is having a devastating chilling effect on press freedom.

End of an era: Hongkongers queue to buy a copy of the last -ever edition of Apple Daily. EPA-EFE/Jérôme Favre

June 28, 2021

Hongkongers mourn closure of Apple Daily and fear for the future of independent journalism

Yuen Chan, City St George's, University of London

Mainland China is tightening the screws on press freedom in Hong Kong.

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