#HongKong has fallen to 140th place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, marking its lowest ranking in history and officially entering the "red zone" for press freedom⁽. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns that Hong Kong now faces a very serious situation for journalists, joining mainland China among the world's most restrictive media environments.

Since the enactment of the #NationalSecurityLaw, Hong Kong has seen a rapid decline in press freedom, with independent media outlets shutting down, journalists facing imprisonment, and foreign reporters encountering visa restrictions. The #RSF report highlights political pressure, legal threats, economic struggles, and surveillance as key factors contributing to the deterioration.

#PressFreedom #HumanRights

#香港 在2025年世界新聞自由指數中跌至第140位，創下 *歷史最低排名，並首次進入 「紅色區域」，代表 #新聞自由 情況極為嚴峻。#無國界記者組織（#RSF）警告，香港現在與中國大陸並列為全球新聞環境最受限制的地區之一。

自 #國安法 實施以來，香港的新聞自由急劇下降，獨立媒體被迫關閉，記者遭監禁，外國記者則面臨簽證限制。RSF報告指出，政治壓力、法律威脅、經濟困境和監視* 是導致新聞自由惡化的主要因素。

#HongKong police have arrested and detained the father of wanted activist #AnnaKwok, accusing him of handling her financial assets. This marks the first time authorities have used the #NationalSecurityLaw to prosecute the relatives of an overseas activist.

Critics warn that #HongKongpolice are now acting like China’s security forces, using laws to hold families of opposition figures hostage. Many fear Kwok’s family will remain under strict surveillance, limiting their freedom even after release.

#PoliticalRepression #HumanRights

#香港 警方逮捕並拘留了流亡民主運動人士 #郭鳳儀 的父親，指控他處理女兒的財務資產。這是當局首次使用 #國安法 來起訴海外民主運動人士的家屬。

批評者警告，#香港警方 正效仿中國的安全部門 ，利用法律挾持反對派人士的家屬。許多人擔心郭氏家族即使獲釋，也將受到嚴密監視 ，自由將受到極大限制。

#政治打壓 #人權

#HongKong’s #ChannelC has been taken over by creditors after police froze its bank accounts, forcing it to halt operations. Meanwhile, Hong Kong has fallen to 140th place in the World Press Freedom Index, entering the red zone for the 1st time.

#Beijing-backed media are attacking Reporters Without Borders, trying to discredit the ranking while the #CCP ensures Hong Kongers cannot access independent news. #Pressfreedom is collapsing, replaced by state-controlled narratives.

#CCPControl #MediaSuppression

#香港 獨立媒體 #ChannelC 因警方凍結銀行戶口被債權人接管，被迫停止運作。同時，香港在世界新聞自由指數中跌至第140位，首次進入紅色區域 。

北京支持的媒體攻擊無國界記者 ，試圖抹黑排名，而 #中共 確保香港人無法獲取獨立新聞 。#新聞自由 正在崩塌，取而代之的是國家控制的敘述。

#中共控制 #媒體打壓

#HongKong’s top court plans to appoint New Zealand judge William Young, sparking protests in New Zealand. Critics accuse him of endorsing Hong Kong’s #CCP-controlled judiciary, which has jailed thousands of #politicalprisoners facing unfair trials.

Protesters gathered outside Young’s office, demanding he reconsider. When Hong Kong journalists asked for comment, Young replied:

“I would not accept appointment unless satisfied it was proper. Apart from that, I have nothing to add and won’t debate my appointment.”

His decision raises concerns about legitimizing #Beijing’s judicial control.

#Judiciary #CourtOfFinalAppeal #CCPControl

#香港 #終審法院 計劃任命新西蘭法官楊威廉 ，在紐西蘭引發抗議。批評者指責他為中共控制的司法制度背書 ，該制度已讓數千名 #政治犯 遭受不公正審判。

抗議者在楊威廉的辦公室外集會，要求他重新考慮。香港記者向他提問，他回應：

「除非確信適當，否則不會接受任命。此外，我沒有新內容可補充，也不會討論此事。」

#中共控制

#HongKong have passed a new mechanism allowing Beijing to exercise jurisdiction over national security cases.

1. Beijing’s Direct Jurisdiction – Mainland China can now take over cases deemed "complex" or involving foreign elements.
2. Prohibited Places – Six sites occupied by Beijing’s Office for Safeguarding National Security (OSNS) have been declared restricted zones, limiting public access and increasing surveillance.
3. Severe Penalties – Disclosing investigations can lead to HK$500,000 fines and up to 7 years in prison.
4. Mandatory Cooperation – Government agencies and public servants must provide “necessary assistance" to Beijing’s security office.
5. Immediate Implementation – The law will take effect immediately upon gazettal, bypassing standard legislative approval.

#香港 政府提議新機制，允許北京直接管#國安法 案件，進一步削弱司法獨立。

1.北京直接管轄 - 中國可接管被認定為「複雜」或涉及外國因素的案件。
2.禁區設立 – 北京維護國家安全公署（OSNS）佔用的六個地點被宣布為禁區，限制公眾進入並加強監控。
3.嚴厲懲罰 – 透露調查信息可被罰款 50萬港元，最高判刑七年 。
4.強制合作 – 政府機構及公務員必須向北京國安辦提供「必要援助」。
5.立即生效 – 法律將在刊憲後立即生效，繞過標準立法程序。

#HongKong has updated #Article23, introducing 6 new offenses & declaring 6 sites occupied by #Beijing’s security office as "prohibited places".

1. #Beijing’s Direct Jurisdiction – Mainland China can take over "complex" cases.
2. Restricted Zones – Hotels and construction sites linked to Beijing’s security office now off-limits.
3. Severe Penalties – Disclosinginvestigations can lead to HK$500,000 fines and seven years in prison.
4. Expanded Surveillance – Authorities gain more power to monitor political activities.
5. Rushed Legislation – Passed in just one day, bypassing standard scrutiny.

Chief Executive John Lee claims the law provides "legal certainty" against threats, but critics warn it further erodes Hong Kong’s judicial autonomy.

#NationalSecurityLaw

#香港 已更新《基本法》第#23條，新增六項罪行，並宣布六個由北京國安辦佔用的地點為「禁區」。

1. 北京直接管轄 – #中國 可接管「複雜」案件。
2. 禁區設立 – 酒店和工地被列為禁區，公眾不得進入。
3. 嚴厲懲罰 – 透露調查信息可被罰款50萬港元，最高判刑七年。
4. 監控擴大 – 當局獲得更多權力監視政治活動。
5. 倉促立法 – 僅用一天通過，繞過標準審查。

行政長官 #李家超 稱該法提供「法律確定性」以應對威脅，但批評者警告香港司法自主進一步受損。

#國安法 #司法獨立