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Hong Kong yesterday banned films that run contrary to the interests of its National Security Law, the latest crackdown on freedom of expression in the territory. The Hong Kong Legislative Council amended the Film Censorship Bill, turning movie censors into gatekeepers of the law with penalties as high as HK$1,000,000 (US$128,569) and three years in prison for those who screen non-approved content. Inspectors can search without a warrant a premises showing a film, including company offices or a private members’ club, and the Hong Kong Film Censorship Authority can demand more information about screenings. Questions hang over how the changes will affect streaming

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