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The Intelligence: Leave your umbrella at home
Mar 20, 2024
Bill Ridgers, the Asia digital editor for the Economist, discusses Hong Kong's recently adopted Article 23 national security law, which restricts dissent and amplifies government control. He highlights how this legislation stifles freedom of expression and reshapes the landscape of political protest. The conversation also shifts to security issues in New York, where rising subway crime has led to the controversial deployment of National Guard troops. Lastly, Ridgers candidly shares insights on coping with tinnitus, revealing the complexities of navigating sound and silence.
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- Hong Kong's controversial national security law raises concerns about freedom of expression and potential censorship.
- Deployment of National Guard troops in NYC subway poses civil rights concerns despite crime rate reduction.
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New National Security Law in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has implemented a new national security law, which has raised concerns about its impact on freedom of expression. The law grants extended powers to the police and government, allowing for detentions without access to legal representation and trials by judges chosen for their loyalty to the government. It aims to crack down on foreign influence but has sparked fears of increased censorship and silencing of dissent.
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