A black-and-white group photo of many people, with some individuals' names and titles labeled in pink and black text.

Penned in: the state of

Hong Kong’s opposition

Post tally found at least 173 activists in the opposition camp - including 108 district councillors - have been arrested for an array of offences since the anti-government protests erupted in 2019. As police warned repeatedly, they would not tolerate lawbreaking, and most were caught or charged over public order offences. But at least 63 were accused of breaching the national security law imposed just over a year ago. As police also firmly enforced social distancing measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a total of 58 charges were slapped on opposition activists for violating the rules, mostly while protesting.

Infographic project for the South China Morning Post, featuring both print and online versions, showcasing all the pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong who were arrested after the protests.

With the collaboration of Jeffie Lam, Dennis Wong and Kakuen Kau.

An illustration of a diverse group of people standing together, depicted in black and white with a blue background and spotlight effect.

Online version The mass arrest of Hong Kong’s opposition figures, showing the case-by-case of the 172 activists arrested.

Black and white illustration of numerous Hong Kong activists with their names labeled, some in pink and yellow, under the title "Penned in: the state of Hong Kong’s opposition."

Back page print version published in South China Morning Post on July, 2021.

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