Search: detention and violence in Asia, state or province level
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1 incident matches this view.
Country: Hong Kong, RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Secrets and espionage laws (1)
Stage: Eliminate (1)
Outcome: Sustained (1)
Level: State or province (1)
Head of government: 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) |