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New York Times to move digital service from Hong Kong to Seoul

7/16/2020, 7:21:37 AM


The New York Times announced on Wednesday the decision to move its digital service from Hong Kong to Seoul after the adoption of the draconian national security law imposed on the territory by Beijing. "The sweeping national security law in Hong Kong has created a lot of uncertainty about the consequences of the new rules on our journalistic activity , " management wrote in an email to staff, acco...

The New York Times announced on Wednesday the decision to move its digital service from Hong Kong to Seoul after the adoption of the draconian national security law imposed on the territory by Beijing. "The sweeping national security law in Hong Kong has created a lot of uncertainty about the consequences of the new rules on our journalistic activity , " management wrote in an email to staff, according to information posted on the website. New York Times . "We believe that it is more prudent to make a backup plan and start moving our editorial team to the region," adds this text.

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