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The big gag: Hong Kong’s crackdown on freedom

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Trial of the Hong Kong 47

This chapter examines the trial and convictions of the Hong Kong 47 pro-democracy activists under the national security law, set against a backdrop of intensified government repression. It also highlights the challenges to the legal system's independence and the broader implications for political freedoms in Hong Kong, especially as the Tiananmen Square anniversary approaches.

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