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Press freedom in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai testified for more than six hours on his first day in the witness box. Photo: AP

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating to groups but denies having agenda

Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.

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Opinion | Those sympathetic to Jimmy Lai must stick to the facts

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Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-lawmaker of glorifying sedition in article

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John Lee warns Hong Kong media against becoming ‘corrupted’ after sedition case

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘there is no one or any industry that overrides the law’ at media industry event marking country’s founding.

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Chief Executive John Lee speaks at a media industry event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong journalists sentenced to 21 months for sedition

Jailing of Hong Kong editors will have chilling effect on media, experts say

But Stand News case is unlikely to have significant impact on industry given increased caution journalists now take in doing their jobs, they say.

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Hong Kong court jails 2 ex-Stand News editors for up to 21 months for sedition

After already spending time in prison, Chung Pui-kuen will serve nine months, while Patrick Lam walked out of court a free man.

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Chung Pui-kuen, former chief editor of Hong Kong’s Stand News, arrives at the District Court in Wan Chai to face sentencing. Photo: May Tse

Western media urged to stop telling ‘one-sided stories’ on Hong Kong, mainland

Beijing is considering further easing mainland entry requirements for Hong Kong’s non-permanent residents, spokesman indicates.

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Hearing over media access to car registration database begins in Hong Kong

Revamped policy inconsistent with ruling by Court of Final Appeal, lawyer for Hong Kong Journalists Association says.

Hong Kong rules same as overseas, John Lee says after journalist denied entry

Post learns Associated Press journalist Louise Delmotte refused entry as tourist on September 14, after earlier being denied work visa extension.

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The Associated Press has said no reason was given for the entry denial. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Letters | UK arrests show it can hardly criticise Hong Kong on press freedom

Readers discuss two arrests in the UK, and efforts to cultivate patriotism in Hong Kong.

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been critical of Hong Kong’s national security law. Photo: AFP

Wikipedia user banned for ‘alleged trolling, doxxing’ of Hong Kong reporters

Police chief Raymond Siu says force has received two reports related to claims that dozens of reporters, their family members and employers have been harassed.

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Hong Kong journalists’ union says massive harassment campaign targeting reporters

Undersecretary for security says he is unaware of claims, urges anyone being threatened to ‘come out and report [it]’.

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Editorial | Ruling on satirical Hong Kong TV show underlines city’s judicial independence

Such material, if consistent with the law and the broadcasting rules, still has a place in the city.

Hong Kong actors Ng Chi-sum (left) and Tsang Chi-ho, in an episode of the RTHK satirical TV show “Headliner”, now suspended. Photo: AFP

Opinion | No threat to Hong Kong press freedom after court ruling on Stand News

The judgment sets out the reasons for finding the media outlet guilty of sedition, a crime in Hong Kong since colonial times.

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A member of the media works outside Hong Kong’s District Court in Wan Chai ahead of the verdict in a landmark sedition trial against the now-closed online media outlet Stand News, on August 29. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong authorities reject coalition’s claims about state of media freedom

Media Freedom Coalition says conviction of editors for sedition falls against wider backdrop of increased media self-censorship.

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Hong Kong court quashes watchdog’s finding against RTHK show mocking police

Court of Appeal hands press unions partial victory in case of Headliner episode that satirised force’s excessive self-protection during Covid.

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How did Hong Kong judge decide Stand News was localist site used to smear Beijing?

Lengthy judgment in recent court verdict sets out danger posed by 11 seditious articles published amid tensions of 2019 social unrest.

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Former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen faces being sent back to jail. Photo: Dickson Lee

Verdict in sedition case against Hong Kong’s closed Stand News set for Thursday

Verdict, originally slated for last October, was adjourned three times pending appellate court ruling on separate sedition case.

Panel departure of UK judge in Hong Kong ‘may reflect pressure from critics’

David Neuberger steps down from role as chairman of independent advisory body of Media Freedom Coalition.

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The Wall Street Journal told staff to ‘avoid press freedom advocacy in Hong Kong’

Selina Cheng clears the air over her dismissal after city’s security chief suggested newspaper wanted to distance itself from union

Selina Cheng was voted chairwoman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association during its election on June 22 and assumed office on July 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Global press groups support Hong Kong reporter over Wall Street Journal sacking

Asia Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association latest to support Selina Cheng, who says newspaper fired her over press freedom role.

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Selina Cheng was voted chairwoman of Hong Kong’s largest press union on June 22. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong reporter accuses WSJ of unfair sacking

Wall Street Journal union calls for Selina Cheng to be restored to Hong Kong role

US-based group weighs in after reporter Selina Cheng says she was sacked for taking up leadership of Hong Kong’s largest press union.

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Hong Kong government denounces US report downgrading city’s religious freedom

City authorities say enforcement action ‘strictly in accordance with the law’ after US report cites evidence of self-censorship by churches.

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St John’s Cathedral in Central. The US report cited a paper by Freedom House, which downgraded Hong Kong’s freedom of expression and belief rating from the highest score 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2023. Photo: Edmond So

2 new committee members quit as security chief slams Hong Kong journalist group

Outgoing Hong Kong Journalists Association chief stresses that membership is rigorously vetted and body remains representative.

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Members of the HKJA’s new executive committee line up for pictures. Photo: Handout

Lawyers for Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai to seek acquittal citing insufficient evidence

Panel of judges to hear submissions next month on whether prosecutors can establish a prima facie case against Apple Daily founder.

My Take | Journalists should be able to work without fear of violence or arrest

The world needs a strong, vibrant media. Yet press freedom is declining in many places amid war, state crackdowns and climate change.

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Press freedom in Hong Kong
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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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