New domestic security law may affect regular news reporting, says Hong Kong press groupThe proposed law defines security offenses too broadlyWritten by Hong Kong Free Press26 February 2024
Hong Kong’s homegrown security law seeks to define ‘state secrets’ along China’s legislative lineChina's law on state secrets has been used against journalistsWritten by Hong Kong Free Press1 February 2024
Man jailed for three months for wearing ‘seditious’ shirt with protest slogan at Hong Kong airportThe man's outfit had the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times”Written by Hong Kong Free Press12 January 2024
Google denies Hong Kong police request to remove ‘seditious’ film about media tycoon Jimmy Lai from YouTubeSeventy-one percent of content removal requests come from HK policeWritten by Hong Kong Free Press26 October 2023
Finding the space to speak: Journalism professor Francis Lee on Hong Kong’s changing media landscape'To manage risk is to take risks when necessary'Written by Hong Kong Free Press8 October 2023
What is ‘soft resistance’? Hong Kong officials vow to take a hard line against it, but provide no definitionBeijing top official said HK must regulate "soft resistance"Written by Hong Kong Free Press8 August 2023
Hong Kong’s homegrown security law, Article 23, is back in the spotlightArticle 23 will outlaw 7 offences including treason, sedition, espionage and foreign ties Written by Hong Kong Free Press5 August 2023
Hong Kong court rejects government application for ban on pro-democracy protest songJudge says the injunction might result in double jeopardyWritten by Hong Kong Free Press31 July 2023
Interview with Bao Choy, a Hong Kong reporter who won a 3-year legal battle over investigative journalismShe was convicted of “knowingly making a false statement”Written by Hong Kong Free Press27 June 2023
Hong Kong seeks to ban protest anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ in all mediaThe writ contained 32 links to YouTube videos Written by Hong Kong Free Press7 June 2023
‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film pulled in Hong KongThe movie distributor was informed about the cancellations from local cinemasWritten by Hong Kong Free Press24 March 2023
China censors online chatter after anti-Xi Jinping protest; Hong Kong media mutedChinese web censor wipes out all references to the one-man protestWritten by Hong Kong Free Press15 October 2022
Hong Kong set to implement a China-style health code and contact-tracing appThe city will require more PCR tests and movement restrictionsWritten by Hong Kong Free Press12 July 2022
Website of NGO Hong Kong Watch partially blocked amid rising fears of internet censorshipWhile the site is blocked, a doxxing site remains activeWritten by Hong Kong Free Press18 February 2022
Independent Hong Kong news outlet Citizen News announces shut downThe announcement came days after national security police raided Stand NewsWritten by Hong Kong Free Press3 January 2022
Hong Kong to ban films and punish unauthorized screenings on grounds of ‘national security’Unauthorized screening could lead to a three-year imprisonment Written by Hong Kong Free Press28 October 2021
‘I demand 100 percent freedom’ — Hong Kong political artist leaves for Taiwan citing crackdownKacey Wong decided to leave after the arrest of 47 activistsWritten by Hong Kong Free Press5 August 2021
Hong Kong digital news outlet Stand News removes articles and suspends subscriptions following Apple Daily closureAnother Apple Daily writer was arrested under National Security LawWritten by Hong Kong Free Press29 June 2021
Pro-democracy Apple Daily continues its operations despite raid, seizures and arrests'There is no choice for us but to press on'Written by Hong Kong Free Press18 June 2021
Press freedom impeded in Hong Kong as police limits definition of recognized media representativesFreelance and student journalists could be arrested when reporting from protest sites in proposed new lawWritten by Hong Kong Free Press30 September 2020