The ruling risks inhibiting the pluralistic exchange of ideas and the free flow of information, both cornerstones of the economic success of Hong Kong.
This landmark conviction illustrates the severe limits placed on media expression, as Hong Kong's global media freedom ranking plummets from 18th to 135th in just two decades.
The conviction is expected to instill a climate of fear among journalists, leading to increasing self-censorship within Hong Kong's media landscape.
The arrest and trial of Stand News editors signify a broader crackdown on dissent, as Beijing expands its control over Hong Kong's once-vibrant media.
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