Tag: Press freedom in Hong Kong
Urging Columnists to Be Prudent and Law-Abiding in Hong Kong’s Ming Pao Newspaper
Amidst growing concerns over press freedom in Hong Kong, the chief editor of Ming Pao, Lau Chung-yung, has issued a stern warning to columnists, urging them to exercise caution and abide by the law...
Patrick Lam Fights to Overturn Sedition Conviction in Hong Kong
Patrick Lam, the former acting chief editor of Stand News in Hong Kong, is fighting to overturn his conviction for publishing materials deemed "seditious." Alongside former chief editor Chung Pui-kuen, Lam was found guilty...
Hong Kong Journalist Group Criticizes Tax Review on 20 Reporters and Groups
Hong Kong authorities have been looking into the tax records of around 20 journalists and their family members, suspecting that they may have underreported their income. In response, they have been asked to make...
Government condemns Justice held in Stand News case: RTHK
Government Criticizes Stand News for Violating Journalistic PrinciplesThe Hong Kong government has strongly condemned online news platform Stand News for disregarding objective facts and violating journalistic principles outlined in international human rights conventions. This...
Understanding the Hong Kong Journalists Association: A Detailed Explanation
Understanding the Hong Kong Journalists Association: A Comprehensive OverviewThe Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has recently come under scrutiny from security chief Chris Tang, who has questioned its professionalism and credibility. Despite these challenges,...
Hong Kong Journalists Sentenced for Sedition: Latest Updates and Analysis
Two Hong Kong Journalists Sentenced for Sedition: A Blow to Press FreedomIn a significant blow to press freedom, two journalists from a now-defunct Hong Kong news site, Stand News, were sentenced to prison for...
Role of Journalists in Holding Hong Kong Government Accountable
The recent Stand News verdict in Hong Kong has sparked discussions about the role of journalists in society. The verdict and the reactions from the media and authorities have raised important questions about what...
Striving for Journalists’ Rights: Hong Kong Press Union Chief’s Response to WSJ Dismissal
The chairwoman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has expressed her commitment to advocating for journalists' rights and press freedom after being dismissed by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Selina Cheng, the former...
Navigating the Stand News Verdict: Implications for Opinion Writers in Hong Kong
Navigating the Implications of the Stand News Verdict in Hong KongAs the dust settles on the Stand News case in Hong Kong, it is crucial to delve into the broader implications it holds for...
International Concerns Over Sedition Conviction of Hong Kong Stand News Editors
International Outcry Over Hong Kong Editors' Sedition ConvictionIn a significant display of solidarity, a coalition of 23 countries has come together to express their "grave concern" over the recent conviction of two former Hong...
