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news The Hindu 2026-05-18

Hong Kong Trial: Tiananmen Crackdown Anniversary Freedom of Speech Debate

A trial in Hong Kong has heard arguments that freedom of speech is not an absolute right, touching upon the sensitive anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Hong Kong and Macau were historically unique in China for allowing public mourning of the event.

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