Funding cuts, cancelled shows leave Hong Kong arts groups guessing about ‘red lines’ caused by national security law


Hong Kong theatre veteran Octavian Chan has started work on his next drama production and said he took more care than usual to ensure it would go without a hitch.

The director admitted he was concerned about the Arts Development Council’s recent decision to pull funding for the Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies’ annual awards ceremony.

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