In Taiwan, three journalists arrested at student protest
Three journalists were arrested in Taipei, while covering a student protest. They were released without charge the following day.
China’s National Security Law would further suppress media freedom, groups fear
The IFJ, HKJA and ICA contend that if revisions are not made to the National Security Law, the new law will serve to further suppress press freedom and peoples’ right to access information in China.
Taiwan journalists feel pressure as elections approach
Political tensions are rising in Taiwan ahead of local and municipal elections due at the end of November. Will pressure on the island’s media continue to build?
Journalists’ groups condemn Taipei police for obstructing reporter
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Taiwan Journalists Association (TJA), in condemning the police of New Taipei City for abusing their powers by intercepting and threatening a journalist who was doing his job. On June 26, 2014, Lin Yu-you, a journalist for New Talk online media, was obstructed, threatened and jostled […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]