‘Iron Bottom Line’ Stifling Hopes of Freedom, Democracy in Hong Kong

‘Iron Bottom Line’ Stifling Hopes of Freedom, Democracy in Hong Kong
Pro-Democratic Party members shout slogans in response to the mass arrests during a press conference in Hong Kong, on Jan. 6, 2021. Vincent Yu/AP Photo
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Since the National Security Law (NSL) passed on June 30, 2020, Hong Kong people have been subjected to harsh persecution. The law limits freedom of speech and gives the government broad authority to arrest individuals on vague charges and sentence them to up to life imprisonment. Despite the massive protests in response to the law, many Hong Kong citizens are now fleeing in the wake of the persecution.

Frank Yue
Frank Yue
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Frank Yue is a Canada-based journalist for The Epoch Times who covers China-related news. He also holds an M.A. in English language and literature from Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China.
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