Independent Hong Kong News Site To Close Over Safety Concerns Amid National Security Crackdown
Citizen News said that it will cease operations from Tuesday in the face of a “deteriorating media environment,” becoming the third news outlet to shut down in recent months as Hong Kong’s national security police have ramped up pressure on the city’s once-vibrant media industry.
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6 sourcesAnother Hong Kong news outlet shuts down, citing fears for employee safety
Yet another Hong Kong news outlet closes amid Beijing's crackdown on dissent
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8 sourcesIndependent Hong Kong News Site To Close Over Safety Concerns Amid National Security Crackdown
Another Hong Kong news outlet to close amid crackdown on dissent
Pro-democracy news site closing in Hong Kong after police raid at separate outlet
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Hong Kong News Outlet Forced To Close Following Police Raid, Arrests
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2 developments- Dec 29, 2021Another Hong Kong pro-democracy news outlet shuts down after a police raid and arrests
- Jan 3, 2022Hong Kong site Citizen News announces closure, cites media crackdown | DW
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Quiet for 1753 daysLast development · Jan 3, 2022 — Hong Kong site Citizen News announces closure, cites media crackdown | DW