HKJA condemns police action against demonstrators
At least 19 reporters were pepper-sprayed, and one was arrested, during a demonstration against the government that has been characterised as the second largest protest since 2003.
Freedom of expression under threat, HKJA annual report notes
HKJA is not expecting real change from the current administration, under Donald Tsang, and is now looking to the next chief executive for a more positive approach towards free expression and press freedom.
The vice tightens: pressure grows on free expression, says HKJA
In its newly released 2010 annual report, the HKJA calls on government to do more to protect free expression.
RTHK loses fight for independence in Hong Kong
The Commerce and Economics Development Bureau has decided against reshaping public broadcaster RTHK as an independent media outlet.
Freedom of expression activists denied entry to international conference
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is an abridged WAN press release: Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong? Hong Kong Conference Participants Denied Entry, International Organisations Condemn Government’s Decision Organisers of a major conference in Hong Kong on freedom of expression in China today (Wednesday) condemned a decision by the Hong Kong government to deny entry to […]
Freedom of the Press 2007: China (Hong Kong)
Freedom of the Press 2007: China (Hong Kong)
Committee recommendations would prevent Radio Television Hong Kong from becoming a truly independent public broadcaster, says IFJ
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 9 May 2007 IFJ media release: IFJ joins global campaign for an independent Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has given its full support to an international campaign aimed at ensuring popular broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) remains free from government interference and […]
Radio station presenters on trial face possible prison terms
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders has condemned the methods being used by the Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) in Hong Kong in its all-out bid to close down Citizens’ Radio, a radio station that continues to broadcast on the Internet and, sometimes, on the airwaves despite arrests and seizures of equipment. Some of its […]
RSF calls for the release of journalist Ching Cheong for lack of evidence
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders is joining 19 other human rights groups in a day-long campaign for Hong Kong journalist Ching Cheong, whose trial is due to open in Beijing in the next few days. The signatories of the appeal are calling for the international community to react in support of this principled journalist who […]
ARTICLE 19 calls for measures to strengthen Radio Television Hong Kong’s independence
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: Hong Kong – ARTICLE 19 calls for measures to strengthen Radio Television Hong Kong’s independence ARTICLE 19 has called for Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) to be reconstituted as an independent public service broadcaster, governed by an independent board and with sufficient funding to […]
Legal action targets Yahoo for privacy violation in jailed journalist’s case
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 31 March 2006 CPJ press release: Hong Kong complaint targets Yahoo for role in jailed journalist case New York, March 31, 2006 – A Hong Kong legislator and a representative for the family of jailed Chinese journalist Shi Tao filed a privacy complaint Thursday against U.S. Internet giant Yahoo […]
IFJ calls for stronger public service broadcaster
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 23 January 2006 IFJ media release: IFJ calls for stronger public service broadcaster The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for the new independent committee investigating the future of public service broadcasting in Hong Kong to take a constructive approach. Commerce, Industry and Technology secretary John Tsang’s announcement […]
CPJ condemns bomb attack on newspaper
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 November 2005 CPJ press release: HONG KONG: CPJ condemns bomb attack on newspaper New York, November 7, 2005 – The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a bomb attack today on the offices of the Hong Kong daily Ming Pao, which injured two people. A gift box, which was […]
IFJ condemns government interference in public service broadcaster’s programming decisions
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Editorial independence under assault in Hong Kong The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned over the latest attacks on freedom of expression and editorial independence in Hong Kong, namely the decision by the Hong Kong Government to interfere in programming decisions of Hong Kong’s public […]
HKJA and ARTICLE 19 publish annual report, urge chief executive to adopt new approach to media freedom
(HKJA/ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 17 July 2005 HKJA/ARTICLE 19 joint press release: HKJA CALLS ON DONALD TSANG TO ADOPT NEW APPROACH TO MEDIA FREEDOMS In its latest annual report released on July 17th 2005, the Hong Kong Journalists Association issues a 10-point list of demands to the new Chief Executive, Donald Tsang. […]
Hong Kong reporter detained by Chinese authorities
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Hong Kong reporter detained by Chinese authorities The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has grave concerns over a Hong Kong journalist’s arrest and detention in Guangzhou, China. According to information from IFJ affiliate, the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA), Ching Cheong, chief China correspondent for Singapore’s […]