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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.