Hong Kong police detained political journalist Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi on Wednesday, accusing them of sedition. The arrests are connected to commemorations held in August related to the pro-democracy protests. Details regarding the specific allegations against Tang Ho-wing and Lee Ying-chi have not been fully released. This action raises concerns about the shrinking space for dissent and freedom of the press in Hong Kong. The detentions follow a broader crackdown on pro-democracy voices since the imposition of a national security law in 2020. Authorities in Hong Kong have increasingly invoked colonial-era sedition laws. These arrests signal a continuing trend of suppressing political opposition in Hong Kong.