Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested six individuals associated with outspoken pro-democracy media outlet Stand News — including pop star Denise Ho — and raided its office, raising further concerns about diminishing press freedoms in the city.
Hong Kong (CNN Business)Hong Kong pro-democracy media outlet Stand News has shut down after national security police raided its office and arrested seven people associated with the publication on Wednesday. It’s yet another blow to diminishing press freedoms in the city.
The independent news website announced on its Facebook page that it has ceased operations and dismissed all employees, effective immediately. The statement said that Stand News will immediately stop updating its website and social media accounts, which will be removed within days.
That announcement comes after police arrested several current and former senior staff members associated with the publication, including pop star Denise Ho. Continue Reading
(SOURCE) https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/28/media/hong-kong-media-stand-arrests-intl-hnk/index.html
