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Spotlight: China Attacks

Journalists attacked in Hong Kong and Mainland China

1 March 2013
International Federation of Journalists

A correspondent for a broadcaster and four of her colleagues were attacked by unidentified thugs after they finished filming at a village in China's Hebei province.

China Censorship Hong Kong (China)

Review of press freedom in China and Hong Kong in 2012

According to the International Federation of Journalists, 2012 saw an escalation in the efforts to control information and censor the media, with the management of media outlets in China receiving up to a dozen restrictive orders a day and a number of journalists who were suspended or forced to leave their jobs due to pressure from Chinese authorities.

‎International Federation of Journalists‎ 8 February 2013

Hong Kong (China) Free Expression & the Law

Hong Kong Chief Executive threatens newspaper with legal action

The Hong Kong Journalists Association regrets the Chief Executive's threat of legal action over a newspaper column and demands that he withdraw the letter of intent.

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎ 7 February 2013

Hong Kong (China) Access to Information

Media protest Hong Kong decree limiting access to information

A record number of journalists and professional bodies have come together to sign a petition calling on the Hong Kong government to withdraw an ordinance that would limit access to company directors' data.

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎28 January 2013

Latest from Hong Kong (China)

Concern over alleged political interference in Hong Kong broadcaster

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

Censorship 24 October 2012
Journalists' organisation condemns violent attacks on Hong Kong media outlets

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

Attacks 12 September 2012
Masked men attack Hong Kong online media outlet known for independent reporting

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

Attacks China 16 August 2012
Installment of new chief executive raises fears about impact on press freedom

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA)‎

3 July 2012
HKJA survey reveals erosion of press freedom

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA)‎

29 June 2012
IFJ urges Hong Kong police to end discrimination and harassment of media

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

18 April 2012
Mainland interference in political reporting alleged in Hong Kong

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

22 March 2012
HKJA concerned over implications of proposed anti-stalking legislation

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎

2 March 2012
IFJ urges Fire Services Department to review media policy

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

22 February 2012
Journalist Chang Ping yet to receive work permit

‎Reporters Without Borders‎

7 December 2011
IFJ condemns interference with editorial independence

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

6 December 2011
IFJ supports demands for accountable institutions in Hong Kong

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

24 November 2011
IFJ fears erosion of editorial independence at Radio Television Hong Kong

‎International Federation of Journalists‎

14 September 2011
Police accuse reporters of attempting to "burglarise" Chief Executive's office

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎

18 August 2011
HKJA condemns police action against demonstrators

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎

13 July 2011
Freedom of expression under threat, HKJA annual report notes

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎

6 July 2011
Free expression deteriorating because of China's influence, says HKJA

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6 July 2011
The vice tightens: pressure grows on free expression, says HKJA

‎Hong Kong Journalists Association‎

15 July 2010
RTHK loses fight for independence in Hong Kong

‎International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)‎

25 September 2009
Journalists protest savage attacks on colleagues

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China 16 September 2009
Hong Kong and beyond: Committee to Protect Journalists' blogging makes an impact

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1 August 2008
CHINA BARS ATTENDEES FROM FREE EXPRESSION CONFERENCE

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6 May 2008
Freedom of expression activists denied entry to international conference

‎World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)‎

30 April 2008
Freedom of the Press 2007: China (Hong Kong)

‎Freedom House (Freedom House)‎

27 March 2008
Committee recommendations would prevent Radio Television Hong Kong from becoming a truly independent public broadcaster, says IFJ

‎International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)‎

10 May 2007
Radio station presenters on trial face possible prison terms

‎Reporters Without Borders (RSF)‎

15 November 2006

At a glance

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Hong Kong Journalists Association

Most covered free expression issues in this country

Key reports and information

Media at Risk - Press Freedom in China 2012-13

International Federation of Journalists 8 February 2013
Press Freedom Index 2011-2012: Hong Kong

"Arrests, assaults and harassment worsened working conditions for journalists to an extent not seen previously"

Reporters Without Borders 26 January 2012

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