Articles by Hong Kong Journalists Association
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Ensnared netizens and Pacific summits
A breakdown of the events that are changing the free expression landscape in Asia and the Pacific.
Hong Kong government continues discrimination against online media
A number of online media outlets and various student newspapers were recently barred entry to a centre where a by-election was being held, as the Hong Kong government does not recognise them as traditional media.
A tough start to the year: January in the Asia & Pacific region
From lethal attacks on the media in Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the case of the missing Hong Kong publishers, to a campaign to block government interference with Australia’s national broadcaster, we present a month of events that are changing the free expression landscape in the region.
Hong Kong photojournalist charged by Thai government for carrying safety vest
The IFJ said “We condemn the charges against Anthony Kwan, who was simply carrying the equipment for his own personal safety. The IFJ supports and advocates the rights of journalists to safe and secure working conditions, including the right to protect themselves adequately in the field.”
Treatment of Chinese journalist challenged after dubious state television confession
IFJ and HKJA express condemnation over the arrest and subsequent trial of Chinese journalist Wang Xiaolu and the continued crack down on press freedom in China.
Journalist arrested in Thailand for carrying safety vest
Dual Hong Kong-Canadian journalist Anthony Kwan was arrested at Bangkok airport and charged under the Thai Arms Control Act for carrying an illegal weapon, which was a bullet-proof vest.
New National Security Law in China suppresses media freedom
According to the IFJ, if the law is enacted and implemented in its current form, it would further suppress the media, access to information and press freedom.
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.