Tag: Freedom of speech
Defending City’s Democracy: Jimmy Lai’s Stance on Foreign Interference
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai recently testified at his national security trial, stating that encouraging other countries to support the city's pro-democracy movement should not be seen as seeking foreign interference. Lai, who...
Jimmy Lai to Testify in First National Security Trial: What to Expect
Detained pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is about to testify for the first time in his national security trial. The 76-year-old founder of Apple Daily faces serious charges under Beijing's security law and a...
Hong Kong Man Jailed for 16 Months for Social Media Post about Carrie Lam’s...
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for posting on social media about wanting to kill former city leader Carrie Lam in 2020. Pun Tak-shu was found guilty of...
Navigating the Stand News Verdict: Implications for Opinion Writers in Hong Kong
Navigating the Implications of the Stand News Verdict in Hong KongAs the dust settles on the Stand News case in Hong Kong, it is crucial to delve into the broader implications it holds for...
Hong Kong Man Faces Trial Under New Security Law for ‘Seditious’ Bus Graffiti
Hong Kong Man Faces Trial Under New Security Law for 'Seditious' Bus GraffitiA Hong Kong man, Chung Man-kit, has found himself at the center of a legal battle under the city's new security law....
Urging Columnists to Be Prudent and Law-Abiding in Hong Kong’s Ming Pao Newspaper
Amidst growing concerns over press freedom in Hong Kong, the chief editor of Ming Pao, Lau Chung-yung, has issued a stern warning to columnists, urging them to exercise caution and abide by the law...
Understanding Tong Ying-kit’s Claim of Being Misled by Fake News in Hong Kong’s First...
Tong Ying-kit, the first person to be convicted and jailed under Hong Kong's national security law, recently attended a graduation ceremony at Ethics College. This event marked a significant milestone for Tong, who was...
Hong Kong man charged for online comments after police stabbing: Court clarifies intent and...
Yung Cheong-ming, a Hong Kong man who was charged with incitement after making online comments following a police stabbing incident, appeared in court to clarify that he did not intend to encourage others to...