The late Qing Dynasty in China saw the government passing laws to control people's opinions and political activities. Despite facing public opposition, some officials still shut down newspapers and dissolved associations. However, the Newspaper Law made it easier for ordinary people to run newspapers and speak freely. The Law for Assembly and Association allowed groups to form as long as they didn't aim to overthrow the ruling Manchu government. But if activities crossed a line, they were banned. The government became more autocratic, leading to the 1911 Revolution that ended the Qing Dynasty.