Issue Reporting Picture Story
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The past year has changed Hong Kong forever, leaving many residents grieving. Since China imposed a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong in June 2020, the mainland government has tightened its grip on the city, purging any elements deemed “unpatriotic” at a breathtaking speed. The legislation criminalises subversion, secessionism, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. Within a few months, the electoral system was overhauled and key democracy activists arrested. Independent media outlets have shut down. Civil society groups have disbanded or gone silent. Several songs, books and films became illegal. History is being re-written and freedom continues to die. Some fear the city’s unique identity has been permanently lost.
Finalist
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong
Louise Delmotte
Independent
France/Hong Kong
Louise Delmotte is a 22 year-old freelance journalist living in Hong Kong. Originally from France, she studied politics at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
[ ISSUE REPORTING PICTURE STORY ] A long-term project on a single topic. It could focus on science, news, politics or any number of topics, ranging from coverage of a single person to an entire community. The project must convey a deep understanding of the subject. Each submission consists of 10 to 40 images. Each participant is allowed to enter up to 3 submissions. All images must be taken in 2020 or 2021. Stories on COVID-19 should not be entered in this category.
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