Why Beijing s Hong Kong Crackdown Will Invite No Consequences
As it clamps down ever tighter on press freedoms and civil liberties, China claims to have made things better for people in Hong Kong. Ordinary residents might beg to differ.
Just when it seemed things in Hong Kong could not get much worse for those who value civic and political freedoms, they have. New arrests and jailings continue for critics of the city’s tough new policies, with more restrictions on assembly, press, and academic freedom on the way. The rule of law has become a sometimes thing when politics are involved and the atmosphere is gloomy for those who care.
May 2021 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Hong Kong security chief has warned bankers for jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai that dealing with his frozen bank accounts will make them liable for imprisonmen
Hong Kong, May 28 (ANI): Hong Kong's security chief has warned bankers for jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai that dealing with his frozen bank accounts will make them liable for imprisonment up to seven years.