Hong Kong Chief Secretary John Lee said the law stipulates that human rights be respected and allows residents to enjoy freedom of the press and free assembly.
Beijing imposed a harsh national security law in Hong Kong, the civil liberties that raised hopes for more democracy among many of its 7 million people are fading
China on Friday promoted Hong Kong’s top security official to the territory’s No 2 spot as Beijing continues to clamp down on free speech and political opposition.
Hong Kong’s sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper published its last edition Thursday after five editors and executives were arrested and millions of dollars in its assets were frozen
Apple Daily has been outspoken in defending Hong Kong’s freedoms, and in recent years has often criticized the Chinese and Hong Kong governments for limiting the city’s democratic freedoms
