Official narratives and court interpretations of the 7.21 incident have changed over five years. The government initially described it as an 'attack' on unarmed citizens but later shifted to 'collective brawl' with equal force on both sides. Court judgments referred to 'collective loss of rationality' and 'vigilante justice' by the white-clad individuals. The recent conviction highlighted the online instigation for reclaiming Yuen Long and mutual violence between white-clad and black-clad individuals. The verdict emphasized that resorting to violence and using force had consequences for both parties. #721Anniversary #YuenLong #CCPPropaganda #721YuenLongAttack

Selina Cheng, the current HKJA president, was dismissed by WSJ allegedly due to her presidency role. This event has raised concerns about press freedom and the challenges faced by journalists in Hong Kong. Cheng's situation underscores the complexities journalists encounter in the region.

Threats to press freedom by the Hong Kong government have far-reaching implications beyond the city, impacting international media coverage, global perceptions, trust in institutions, journalists' work, diaspora communities, and the global media landscape.

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