HK satirists say self-censorship already blunting dissent
Hong Kong comedians and journalists say China's planned security law has already dampened dissent as media groups begin to self-censor. – EPA pic, June 24, 2020.
HONG Kong satirists, cartoonists and journalists say self-censorship has already begun blunting critical voices as fears crescendo over China’s plan to impose a sweeping anti-subversion law on the restless city. For a man whose career has revolved around making people laugh, Ng Chi-sum had little to smile about on Friday night.
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