The Hong Kong information site closed Wednesday after being targeted by searches and seven arrests for “seditious publication”.
Le Monde with AFP
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sentenced, Wednesday, December 29, the closure of the Hong Kong News Prémarine Media, saying that Hong Kong “credibility”.
“By reducing the silence of independent media, China and local authorities undermine the credibility and viability of Hong Kong. Authorities who trust themselves and are not afraid of the truth welcome the free press , “said the American manager in a statement.
“We call China and Hong Kong authorities to stop the free and independent media of Hong Kong and immediately release journalists and media leaders who have been unfairly detained and charged,” he added.
“seditious publication”
The online media Stand News has announced on Wednesday its closure after being covered by searches and seven arrests for “seditious publication”, last episode on the date of the law enforced on the local press by the loyal authorities in Beijing.
Hong Kong National Security Police Chief, Steve Li, said Stand News was accused of publishing “seditious” blog posts and blog posts between July 2020 and November 2021.