Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong since 1997

Introduction
Being a region in which human rights are highly regarded and respected, Hong Kong has been trying her very best to protect the freedom of expression. Since the resumption of Chinese sovereignty, there have been worries that our long history of rule of law and autonomy would be threatened. In light of the recent Court of Appeal decision in Sing Tao Limited v So Wing Keung , the public's attention is drawn to the fact that freedom of expression may be undermined by the call for criminal investigation.…