Archive · 28 Dec 2025

Hong Kong Shuts Down Stand News

Hong Kong Shuts Down Stand News

Stand News, a news organization in Hong Kong, was suddenly shut down.

The government used old laws to freeze their money right away, which made it impossible for them to keep running.

This happened quickly, without a trial or conviction.

The organization had to close because they couldn't pay their staff or legal fees.

This approach was different from the newer national security laws that Beijing has been using.

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