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Story summary
- Over the past 20 years, Hong Kong's press freedom ranking fell from 18th to 140th in a global index.
- Beijing's 2020 national security law led to the shutdown of Apple Daily and Stand News.
- Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai faces severe charges, and several Stand News executives have pleaded guilty to conspiracy.
- Journalists face ongoing harassment and legal challenges, with self-censorship intensified by advertiser pressure.
