Tag: Press freedom 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...

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...

A Hong Kong judge has rejected Jimmy Lai's request for a jury trial in his libel case against a pro-Beijing newspaper. The judge, Justice Queeny Au-Yeung, ruled that the libel claims brought by the...

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...

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...

Former Stand News Editor Sentenced to Jail for SeditionIn a landmark case that has sent shockwaves through the journalism community in Hong Kong, former Stand News editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen and ex-acting chief editor Patrick...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

A television news reporter, Ng Ka-hin, testified in Kowloon City Court about an incident at a Thai new year celebration in Hong Kong where he was allegedly assaulted by being soaked with water guns....