The War On News

How governments have limited journalists, 1900 to today.

National Security Law (Hong Kong)

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 3 sources.

A law imposed on Hong Kong by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee in 2020 criminalizing secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. Press-freedom organizations say it has been used to prosecute journalists and shut down independent outlets, including Apple Daily.

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