Wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan, three men in Hong Kong were sentenced to prison, showcasing the power of the national security law aimed at muzzling dissent.
The recent convictions over peaceful expressions of dissent signal a dramatic shift in Hong Kong's political landscape, as the city now resembles mainland China in its suppression of free speech.
Demands for greater democracy and the ensuing 2019 protests led to a political crackdown in Hong Kong, effectively eliminating public opposition to Beijing's authority.
Public debate in Hong Kong is now a shadow of its former self, with the government utilizing national security measures to control what citizens say and write.
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