China’s National Security Office in Hong Kong Summons Foreign Journalists

The New York Times12/6/2025 • Last cited 12/6/2025

Summary

China's National Security Office in Hong Kong has summoned foreign journalists, accusing "some foreign media" of smearing the government's response to a recent high-rise fire, and warned them not to disregard this notice, according to The New York Times. The authorities' actions reflect ongoing tensions between the government and foreign press regarding coverage of sensitive issues.

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35
Age (0-35)
40 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100

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