Head of government
John Lee
As head of government
John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong (from July 2022), was head of government when 2 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
- Detention and violence: 1
- Insult and defamation laws: 1
- Licensing and closure of outlets: 1
- Secrets and espionage laws: 1
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 August 2024 | Hong Kong court convicts Stand News editors of sedition | Hong Kong (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Upheld by a court (26 September 2024) |
| 15 December 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 (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Detention and violence | Sustained (8 February 2026) |