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Link to: Hong Kong Chief Executive threatens newspaper with legal action

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.

Link to: Media protest Hong Kong decree limiting 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.

Link to: Concern over alleged political interference in Hong Kong broadcaster

Concern over alleged political interference in Hong Kong broadcaster

The Chinese Liaison Office was allegedly exercising undue political influence over the editorial policies of the Hong Kong-based Digital Broadcasting Corporation, which was recently forced to cease operations.

Link to: Journalists’ organisation condemns violent attacks on Hong Kong media outlets

Journalists’ organisation condemns violent attacks on Hong Kong media outlets

Although the Hong Kong-based Sing Tao News Corporation did not receive threats or a warning prior to two violent attacks, it believes it was clearly targeted in the malicious acts.

Link to: Masked men attack Hong Kong online media outlet known for independent reporting

Masked men attack Hong Kong online media outlet known for independent reporting

The Hong Kong-based Inmedia outlet is known for its independent reporting on issues such as local government, social justice and politics.

Link to: Installment of new chief executive raises fears about impact on press freedom

Installment of new chief executive raises fears about impact on press freedom

There are concerns that the new government will impose more restrictions on the media, that there will be heightened pressure from Beijing’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong and that Mr Leung Chun-ying’s government may legislate Basic Law article 23 national security legislation.

Link to: HKJA survey reveals erosion of press freedom

HKJA survey reveals erosion of press freedom

The government’s tighter grip on the flow of information is now regarded as the main factor in press freedom erosion.

Link to: IFJ urges Hong Kong police to end discrimination and harassment of media

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

Journalists have complained of police discrimination in media access to an area allocated for reporting on the commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Link to: Mainland interference in political reporting alleged in Hong Kong

Mainland interference in political reporting alleged in Hong Kong

IFJ is concerned by reports that the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong has interfered with reporting by the local media on the election of a new chief executive of Hong Kong.

Link to: HKJA concerned over implications of proposed anti-stalking legislation

HKJA concerned over implications of proposed anti-stalking legislation

While the HKJA holds that innocent people should be protected from harassment in the form of stalking, it is worried about the implications for legitimate journalistic activities and the way any new law could be abused to block genuine investigative activities by journalists.

Link to: IFJ urges Fire Services Department to review media policy

IFJ urges Fire Services Department to review media policy

Reports from the HKJA that the delayed release of information by the Fire Services Department may have endangered people’s safety are a cause for genuine concern, says IFJ.

Link to: Journalist Chang Ping yet to receive work permit

Journalist Chang Ping yet to receive work permit

RSF fears there has been direct political interference by the Beijing authorities in order to prevent Ping from taking up his post with a newspaper that Chinese officials have had in their sights for years.

Link to: IFJ condemns interference with editorial independence

IFJ condemns interference with editorial independence

The IFJ welcomed a decision by the Hong Kong Legislative Council to investigate alleged interference in Asia Television Ltd (ATV) by senior management.

Link to: IFJ supports demands for accountable institutions in Hong Kong

IFJ supports demands for accountable institutions in Hong Kong

IFJ joins its affiliate, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), and other media organisations in calling on the government to uphold the spirit of the Hong Kong Code on Access to Information.

Link to: IFJ fears erosion of editorial independence at Radio Television Hong Kong

IFJ fears erosion of editorial independence at Radio Television Hong Kong

A civil servant was appointed director of the publicly-owned broadcasting station, despite having little experience in the media sector.

Link to: Police accuse reporters of attempting to “burglarise” Chief Executive’s office

Police accuse reporters of attempting to “burglarise” Chief Executive’s office

The three reporters, from “Ming Pao”, “Sing Tao” and “Capital Weekly”, were accosted by police even though they had registered at the reception office and had been given access passes.