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What will be the international reaction to the sentencing of Chung Pui-kuen by December 31, 2024?
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Hong Kong Court Sentences Former Stand News Editor to 21 Months; Co-defendant Released
Sep 26, 2024, 11:01 AM
A Hong Kong court has sentenced Chung Pui-kuen, the former chief editor of the now-defunct pro-democracy news outlet Stand News, to 21 months in prison for publishing 11 seditious articles. His co-defendant, Patrick Lam, was given a sentence that allows him to be released immediately due to health and other factors. The sentencing took place at Wan Chai's District Court on Thursday and marks a significant moment in Hong Kong's legal landscape, highlighting the increasing pressure on press freedoms in the city. The case has drawn global attention and criticism, as it is seen as part of a broader crackdown on media freedom by the Chinese government.
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