Incidents in Hong Kong, head of government John Lee
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
2 incidents match this view.
Country: Hong Kong (2)
Continent: Asia (2)
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Secrets and espionage laws (1) Insult and defamation laws (1)
Outcome: Sustained (1) Upheld by a court (1)
Level: State or province (1) National (1)
Head of government: John Lee (2)
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | China (Hong Kong): conviction and 20-year sentence of the media owner Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law, 2025 to 2026 | Hong Kong | Detention and violence | John Lee | Sustained (February 8, 2026) |
| August 29, 2024 | Hong Kong court convicts Stand News editors of sedition | Hong Kong | Insult and defamation laws | John Lee | Upheld by a court (September 26, 2024) |
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