The most decisive shift came with the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) in June 2020. The law has fundamentally altered Hong Kong’s political, media, and judicial landscape. When did the tussle between Hong Kong and Beijing intensify? The major tussle between the CPC and Hong Kong began in 2014 when the city witnessed major protests known as the Umbrella Movement. The kidnapping of five Hong Kong book sellers by Beijing in 2015 heavily impacted its media freedom.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2026 07:41 UTC