Hong Kong Journalists Association expresses deep regret over the arrest of its chairman Chan Ron Sing
Despite being released on bail, journalist Ronson Chan is ordered to report to Mong Kok Police Station on 21 September.
Hong Kong authorities arrest journalists’ association head Ronson Chan
Ronson Chan, the chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, was arrested by the police while covering an apartment owners’ meeting for alleged obstruction of a police officer.
Hong Kong: 47 lawmakers, activists face unfair trial
After the lifting of a media ban, the public learned that Hong Kong authorities have filed charges against 47 former lawmakers, unionists, academics, and activists due to their peaceful political activities.
Hong Kong: RSF is concerned by the appointment of another “political commissar” as the head of public broadcaster RTHK
The new head of Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK is the former HK representative to the European Union, known for signing dozens of letters accusing major European media outlets of “unfounded allegations” on Hong Kong policies.
Hong Kong: 25 years after handover, repression accelerating
“The electoral system has been gutted, prodemocracy and opposition activists arrested, independent media demolished, and internet freedom restricted. Put plainly: freedom has been crushed for the people of Hong Kong.”
Hong Kong restricts access to chief executive inauguration and handover anniversary events
At least 10 local media outlets were not invited or allowed to apply to cover the inauguration of Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect John Lee and the 25th anniversary of the territory’s handover to China.
Hong Kong: Rapid deterioration of rights ahead of Human Rights Committee review
Hong Kong Watch and ARTICLE 19 made a joint submission ahead of the fourth review of Hong Kong at the upcoming 135th session of the UN Human Rights Committee.
Hong Kong: Prominent democracy advocates arrested
Five prominent pro-democracy advocates have been arrested under article 29 of Hong Kong’s National Security Law for the over broad and vague crime of “colluding with foreign forces”.
Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club cancels Human Rights Awards for fear of legal risks
The Human Rights Press Awards has been one of the most important platforms to celebrate and honour human rights journalism from around Asia.
RSF documents two years of government assault on Hong Kong’s press freedom
A two-year timeline of how enforcement of the National Security Law led to the dismantling of Hong Kong’s once vibrant civic space.
HKJA expresses deep concern over the arrest of directors and senior staff of Stand News
Among those held by authorities for questioning was Ronson Chan Ron-sing, the chairperson of Hong Kong Journalists Association.
CPJ’s Steven Butler condemns China’s sentencing of Jimmy Lai over Tiananmen Square vigil
Jimmy Lai, founder of a pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong, was sentenced to 13 months in jail for his alleged role in a 2020 vigil marking the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Hong Kong government asked to explain why it rejected an Economist reporter’s visa extension
The Hong Kong correspondent for the “Economist”, Sue-lin Wong, was notified by the Immigration Department that her work visa was not extended, with no explanation given. The Hong Kong Journalists Association is concerned that this could reflect a “tightening grip over foreign media in Hong Kong.”
Hong Kong report: ‘Freedom in tatters’
The annual report of the Hong Kong Journalists Association highlighted the deterioration of media freedom in Hong Kong after the passage of the National Security Law.
How Beijing has dismantled freedom of expression in Hong Kong in just one year
Angeli Datt writes about the Beijing-backed actions that led to the dismantling of freedom of expression in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong media groups say Apple Daily arrest and raid ‘shocking’
A joint statement by eight Hong Kong press union and media groups described the raid and arrests targeting independent media group Apple Daily as shocking and a threat to press freedom. The groups added that the incident and the authorities’ remarks have spread fear and panic among journalists.