Search in Hong Kong, national level
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Hong Kong, RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Insult and defamation laws (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1)
Stage: Punish (1) Silence (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (1) Sustained (1)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Carrie Lam John Lee
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Hong Kong court convicts Stand News editors of sedition | Hong Kong (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | John Lee | Upheld by a court (September 26, 2024) |
| June 24, 2021 | China (Hong Kong): Apple Daily closes after its assets are frozen under the national security law | Hong Kong (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Carrie Lam | Sustained (June 24, 2021) |