Aired Saturday July 2, 4:30am - 5:00amon BBC News

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Hong Kong: Life Under the Crackdown

When the British government transferred sovereignty back to China 25 years ago, it promised to protect freedom of speech, but new laws have effectively silenced all criticism. Street protests have all but stopped, pro-democracy lawmakers have been replaced by Beijing loyalists and Hong Kong's new Chief Executive is its former Security Chief, who led the crackdown. Reporter Danny Vincent has been following those who have lived through the street protest movement.

Cast and crew
  • Linda SillsDirector
  • Natalia ZuoDirector
  • Danny VincentHost