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Recently, Hong Kong police made headlines by arresting six individuals for publishing seditious social media posts under the city’s new national security law. The arrests mark the first known enforcement action of this law, causing a stir in the region.
Authorities stated that a woman, along with five accomplices, operated a social media page anonymously posting content that incited hatred towards the central government, the Hong Kong government, and its judicial institutions. The posts were aimed at instigating illegal activities among netizens.
The suspects, aged between 37 and 65, had their homes raided, and electronic devices were seized as evidence of their involvement in the seditious activities. This crackdown comes amidst concerns over the diminishing freedoms in Hong Kong since the implementation of the new security law in March.
The law, termed “Article 23,” has broadened the government’s power to address challenges to its authority, with penalties for sedition offenses significantly increased. Despite promises to preserve Western-style liberties until 2047, actions taken by Beijing and Hong Kong authorities have raised fears of escalating suppression of dissent.
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