Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge
Summary
Hong Kong police arrested an independent journalist, Tang Ho-wing, on suspicion of spreading false information to incite hatred against the government and police. The arrest is linked to an August 31 event marking the anniversary of a 2019 clash between protesters and police, which authorities say involved false claims about deaths.Key Facts
- Tang Ho-wing is the founder of Boom News, an independent online news outlet in Hong Kong.
- He was arrested on suspicion of incitement by spreading false information.
- The arrest is connected to coverage of the 7th anniversary of a 2019 Prince Edward station clash between protesters and police.
- Boom News posted a video with a woman describing alleged deaths during the 2019 event, which authorities say are baseless.
- Hong Kong’s government has increased restrictions on journalists under Beijing’s 2020 national security law and a 2024 local law.
- Police also arrested another person, identified as activist Lee Ying-chi, on similar charges.
- The arrests relate to a gathering on August 31 where people carried flowers and chanted slogans banned by the government.
- Some previously arrested people in the same case were released on bail.
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