Search in Hong Kong, outcome sustained
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: Hong Kong, RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Licensing and closure of outlets (2) Detention and violence (1) Secrets and espionage laws (1)
Stage: Silence (1) Eliminate (1)
Outcome: Sustained (2)
Level: State or province (1) National (1)
Head of government: Carrie Lam John Lee
| 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 (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Detention and violence | John Lee | Sustained (February 8, 2026) |
| 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) |