Hong Kong Journalists Face Systematic Harassment and Threats

Over the past three months, dozens of journalists and their families have been targeted by anonymous threats, undermining press freedom in the city.

The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) reported a wave of harassment against journalists from at least 15 media outlets since June.
Threats included death threats, defamatory complaints, and intimidation tactics aimed at journalists' families, landlords, and employers.
The harassment appears to be organized by self-proclaimed 'patriots' who accuse journalists of endangering national security.
Major news outlets like Apple Daily and Stand News have previously been forced to shut down, and recent convictions of editors have raised further concerns.
Hong Kong's press freedom ranking has plummeted to 135th in the Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index.