Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong operation because of safety concerns

Radio Free Asia withdraws from Hong Kong citing security law concerns. U.S.-funded media outlet cites rising concerns about press freedom in the Chinese territory. Radio Free Asian Network: Hong Kong has a history of freedom of expression, freedom of press freedom, freedom to be free.

US-funded Radio Free Asia shuts down in Hong Kong over safety concerns. News service says it closed bureau after passing of new national security law known as Article 23. US government passed new law on national security issues in 2012. US-backed news service was funded by US government.

U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia is closing its Hong Kong operation. The move comes after the city enacted a tough new national security law known locally as Article 23. Article 23 is a new law that has been enacted by Hong Kong's government. The law was passed by the Hong Kong government in 2012.