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June 18, 2021

Police Arrest Editors of Hong Kong Newspaper Under National Security Law
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In Hong Kong, police have arrested five editors and executives of the
Apple Daily newspaper, accusing them of colluding with foreign powers in
violation of a sweeping national security law. The Apple Daily, which
has been one of the most outspoken defenders of Hong Kong protests
against Chinese one-party rule, vowed to continue its reporting. But
media analysts warn that other news outlets will now think twice before
crossing Chinese authorities. This is Hong Kong professor Rose Luqiu.

Rose Luqiu: "Of course it will have, definitely, an impact on the press
freedom here in Hong Kong, because, first of all, it will create a
chilling effect, although the government denies that. But think about
that. If you're a journalist working for a news media, you will be
scared."



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