Very ‘Semi-Autonomous’

 

“HONG KONG (AP) — A vocal pro-democracy website in Hong Kong shut down Wednesday after police raided its office and arrested seven current and former editors, board members and a journalist in a continuing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.”

—Associated Press, “Hong Kong pro-democracy news site closes after raid, arrests,” Dec. 29, 2021.

• Editorial Comment: The U.S. isn't the only place where democracy is embattled. Happy New Year!

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Utah State University
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