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Journalists obstructed as police use force at Taiwan student demonstration
Journalists faced restraints while trying to report on a student-led demonstration in Taiwan which led to a violent confrontation between police and protestors.
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Journalists in Hong Kong and Taiwan battle Beijing’s influence
The state of media freedom in Hong Kong and Taiwan is significant in part because news outlets in both places have in the past provided comprehensive, independent coverage of China, filling a gap left by the tightly restricted mainland press. Any rise in interference, including self-censorship, would imperil the ability of the Hong Kong and Taiwanese press to play a watchdog role.
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China condemned for refusing to issue visas to two Taiwanese journalists
China has denied visas to two Taiwanese journalists set to cover an official meeting between Taiwan and China. The refusal is particularly serious given that on the agenda is a possible agreement on news media cooperation that could ultimately permit news media from each side to permanently station reporters in the other territory.
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Censorship quietly flourishes as Taiwanese press becomes more reliant on China
The connection between China and Taiwanese media owners has given rise to concerns, along with some evidence, that the industry is under growing pressure to curb reporting on topics detrimental to Chinese interests and cross-strait ties.
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Concerns for media diversity, editorial autonomy in Taiwan
The announcement of a sale of several major newspapers, magazine publications, and television stations in Taiwan has sparked concerns about media diversity and editorial independence.
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IFJ concerned by threat to media diversity
The National Communications Commission recently approved the expansion of the services of media giant Want Want China Times Group.
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IFJ urges lifting of ban on Taiwan media group at Chinese regional forum
The Next Media Group was barred from entering China to cover the Boao Forum for Asia, scheduled to take place in China’s southern province of Hainan at the end of March.
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IFJ calls for end to criminal defamation
In the claim, the politician successfully applied for the provisional seizure of a third of journalist Lin Chau-yi’s monthly salary as collateral against possible future damages.
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Authorities refuse broadcasting license to Next TV, legislators threaten stricter Internet regulations
IPI expressed concerns about the National Communication Committee’s failure to promote press freedom.
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Freedom House expresses concern over public television integrity
Freedom House urges authorities to safeguard the integrity of the country’s public broadcaster following the removal of its leadership.
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IFJ calls for full access as World Health Forum opens door to Taiwanese journalists
The Association of Taiwanese Journalists (ATJ), an IFJ affiliate, said that the WHO has given accreditation to its members to cover this year’s World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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Government interference puts strain on public media
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Government Interference Puts Strain on Taiwan Public Media The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) holds grave concerns for the status of independent public media in Taiwan after the country’s legislature announced increased control of funds, news reporting and programming of the national public television network. According […]
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Police ask journalists for information on protest, photographs of demonstrators
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Call for Taiwan Police to Stop Pressuring Media for Protest Information The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges Taiwan’s National Police Agency (NPA) to stop asking media personnel for information about protesters at a recent public demonstration. According to the Association of Taiwan Journalists (ATJ), an […]
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Journalist injured in arrest, detention
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 5 November 2008 IFJ media release: IFJ Condemns Police Attack on Documentary Maker in Taiwan The International Federation of Journalists condemns a violent attack on an independent documentary filmmaker by police in Taipei yesterday According to the Association of Taiwan Journalists (ATJ), an IFJ affiliate, documentary filmmaker Chen Yu-ching […]
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Government interference in state-owned media escalates
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: IFJ Condemns Government Interference in Taiwan Media The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed fears for the independence of Taiwan’s media after escalating instances of government interference in state-owned media. The IFJ has learned that the Government Information Office (GIO) demanded on September 26 that […]
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UN urged to stop discriminating against Taiwanese journalists
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders deplores the UN’s refusal to issue accreditation to the Taiwanese media for the 63rd session of General Assembly that opened in New York on 16 September 2008. The press freedom organisation recently wrote to Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon asking him to help find a way for Taiwan’s journalists to be able […]