Freedom of the press has steadily eroded in Hong Kong since city 's return to Chinese sovereignty . Research shows nearly 87 % of people say press freedom in Hong Kong has deteriorated . Region- Government 's grip on flow of information is main form of eroding press freedom . Increased self - censorship is most dangerous cause of declining press freedom .
Freedom of the press has steadily eroded in Hong Kong since city 's return to Chinese sovereignty . Research shows nearly 87 % of people say press freedom in Hong Kong has deteriorated . Government 's grip on flow of information is main form of eroding press freedom . Increased self - censorship is most dangerous cause of declining press freedom .