The case brought the first sedition trial targeting journalists since Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997.⁠ ⁠ The convictions are a stark indicator of the deteriorating press freedom in Hong Kong, which was once a bastion of free speech in Asia. ⁠ ⁠ The case also highlighted the chilling effect on the local media landscape, with many journalists now forced to exercise self-censorship to avoid crossing the increasingly perilous red lines set by authorities.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #hongkong #media #journalists #freedomofpress #freespeech #mediafreedom #selfcensorship