Hong Kong government denounces foreign media criticism after Jimmy Lai wins German free‑speech prize
France 24 reports that Hong Kong’s government on Friday condemned foreign media outlets and press‑freedom groups, calling accusations of a press crackdown "slander". The outburst came after jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai was awarded a free‑speech prize in Germany. The article notes that press freedom in the city has sharply declined since the 2020 National Security Law, with journalists facing visa denials, surveillance, self‑censorship and legal threats.
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