The National Security Service of the police yesterday (29th) arrested at least seven current or former directors and senior officers of Position News on suspicion of "conspiracy to publish seditious publications", searched the Office of Position News, and frozen 61 million assets.
"Stance News" announced the suspension of operations on the same day, and has removed news sites and all social platforms.
Chen Langsheng, chairman of the Journalist Association and former deputy interview director of "Stance News", said on the commercial channel program that he was sad about the incident and is currently unemployed.
He pointed out that according to the chapter of the Association, his membership in the Association can be retained for 3 months. If he fails to find news-related jobs by then, he will not be able to serve as the chairman of the Association.
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Chen Langsheng said that he was saddened by the suspension of "Stance News", saying that "Stance" had been broadcasting live on the street for a long time during the anti-amendment turmoil to obtain public support, so it had funds to operate, but now it seems that the police have portrayed it as "illegal activities." "It feels unfair.
Search Position News｜Website and FB page will be closed from 11pm and post black bulletin Search Position News｜Position Suspension Report Association: I am very sad and will try our best to help the police defend the freedom of the press. Wanted for Cai Donghao and many others