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Hong Kong Police Arrest Media Outlet Editors Under New National Security Law

Using a sweeping national security law, Hong Kong police raided a prominent newspaper’s office and arrested five editorial executives. It’s the latest blow to civil liberties in the region.

NPR’s Emily Feng reports from Beijing.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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