Hong Kong censors this week were given the power to ban films that endanger national security, prompting concerns that freedom of expression is being further curtailed in a city once known for its vibrant arts and film scene.
The Hong Kong chief executive, Carrie Lam, who is under US sanctions, has been the face of the crackdown on dissent, although she is believed to be acting entirely on orders from Beijing, whose Communist party leaders have long regarded Hong Kong as a potential incubator of opposition that could spread through the country