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Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong Free Press
In January, Hong Kong witnessed the closure of another independent media outlet, and the government requested information from two unions. Several national security cases faced adjournments, and the city’s leader said that more national security crimes will be outlawed. HKFP continues its monthly roundup of developments as the new year begins. Citizen News foldsOn the second day of 2022, Hong Kong saw the closure of another independent media outlet – Citizen News. It became the third newsroom to shut down within six months. The announcement, citing “the worsening of media environment,” was mad…