The news sent a deep chill through Hong Kong’s media industry and undermined government claims the new legislation would not diminish press freedom. “But it still came as a shock when it happened,” said one journalist at the publication, who asked to remain anonymous out of security fears. Since the […]
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Analysis: North Korea’s market reforms seen at risk as leader Kim tightens grip
SEOUL: Some economic reforms that emerged after North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took power are under threat as his government responds to a series of crises by reasserting state controls, casting doubt on one of the young leader’s signature issues. As Kim welcomed thousands of delegates to a rare congress […]