Hong Kong’s ‘missing persons’ cases: ‘Malicious gossip’ or an attack on media freedom?
by 5th January 2016
THE “missing persons” case of five booksellers from Hong Kong who specialized in mainland-related political titles has led to a range of theories, not least of which is the fear that Beijing is tightening its grip on the Chinese special administrative region (SAR) in matters such as freedom of the press and expression. However critics of these theories have said that the unconfirmed rumours of mainland involvement are harming Hong Kong and its relations with China.