Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 26 April-2 May 2025
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CATEGORY: Hong Kong
The freedom to travel is becoming a privilege, not a right
Countries once considered liberal are increasingly denying dissenters entry at their borders
Jimmy Lai, the troublemaker
A new biography details the life of Hong Kong’s most outspoken political prisoner – the book’s author Mark Clifford talks to Index about Lai’s resounding defiance
Contents – Unsung heroes: How musicians are raising their voices against oppression
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A big week to remember
The past week has been busy for Index and in Hong Kong. It is up to us all to ensure award winners and political prisoners are not forgotten
The UK Government must defend its citizens around the world
As the new Prime Minister vows to protect press freedom and tackle impunity, we’re reminded of the many British citizens who are unjustly imprisoned globally
Back to school: a hard lesson for Hong Kong
Secondary school students are now going to be educated in Xi Jinping Thought to promote patriotism for China
The latest rubbish joke from China
An unexpected view of China and the Wall Street Journal’s sacking of a reporter named chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association hit the headlines this week
Censored Memories | Lyrics performed by Yinfi
Songs performed at an event to mark the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen protests
Contents – The long reach: How authoritarian countries are silencing critics abroad
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