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Alerts - Hong Kong (China)

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Hong Kong (China)

IFJ urges Hong Kong police to end discrimination and harassment of media

Journalists have complained of police discrimination in media access to an area allocated for reporting on the commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Hong Kong (China)

Mainland interference in political reporting alleged in Hong Kong

IFJ is concerned by reports that the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong has interfered with reporting by the local media on the election of a new chief executive of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong (China)

HKJA concerned over implications of proposed anti-stalking legislation

While the HKJA holds that innocent people should be protected from harassment in the form of stalking, it is worried about the implications for legitimate journalistic activities and the way any new law could be abused to block genuine investigative activities by journalists.

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ urges Fire Services Department to review media policy

Reports from the HKJA that the delayed release of information by the Fire Services Department may have endangered people's safety are a cause for genuine concern, says IFJ.

Hong Kong (China)

Journalist Chang Ping yet to receive work permit

RSF fears there has been direct political interference by the Beijing authorities in order to prevent Ping from taking up his post with a newspaper that Chinese officials have had in their sights for years.

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ condemns interference with editorial independence

The IFJ welcomed a decision by the Hong Kong Legislative Council to investigate alleged interference in Asia Television Ltd (ATV) by senior management.

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ supports demands for accountable institutions in Hong Kong

IFJ joins its affiliate, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), and other media organisations in calling on the government to uphold the spirit of the Hong Kong Code on Access to Information.

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ fears erosion of editorial independence at Radio Television Hong Kong

A civil servant was appointed director of the publicly-owned broadcasting station, despite having little experience in the media sector.

Hong Kong (China)

Police accuse reporters of attempting to "burglarise" Chief Executive's office

The three reporters, from "Ming Pao", "Sing Tao" and "Capital Weekly", were accosted by police even though they had registered at the reception office and had been given access passes.

Hong Kong (China)

HKJA condemns police action against demonstrators

At least 19 reporters were pepper-sprayed, and one was arrested, during a demonstration against the government that has been characterised as the second largest protest since 2003.

Hong Kong (China)

RTHK loses fight for independence in Hong Kong

The Commerce and Economics Development Bureau has decided against reshaping public broadcaster RTHK as an independent media outlet.

Hong Kong (China)

Freedom of expression activists denied entry to international conference

(WAN/IFEX) - The following is an abridged WAN press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Committee recommendations would prevent Radio Television Hong Kong from becoming a truly independent public broadcaster, says IFJ

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is a 9 May 2007 IFJ media release:

Hong Kong (China)

Radio station presenters on trial face possible prison terms

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has condemned the methods being used by the Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) in Hong Kong in its all-out bid to close down Citizens' Radio, a radio station that continues to broadcast on the Internet and, sometimes, on the airwaves despite arrests and seizures of equipment. Some of its presenters could even receive prison sentences in a trial that begins on 17 November 2006.

Hong Kong (China)

RSF calls for the release of journalist Ching Cheong for lack of evidence

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders is joining 19 other human rights groups in a day-long campaign for Hong Kong journalist Ching Cheong, whose trial is due to open in Beijing in the next few days.

Hong Kong (China)

ARTICLE 19 calls for measures to strengthen Radio Television Hong Kong's independence

(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Legal action targets Yahoo for privacy violation in jailed journalist's case

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 31 March 2006 CPJ press release:

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ calls for stronger public service broadcaster

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is a 23 January 2006 IFJ media release:

Hong Kong (China)

CPJ condemns bomb attack on newspaper

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 7 November 2005 CPJ press release:

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ condemns government interference in public service broadcaster's programming decisions

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is an IFJ media release:

Hong Kong (China)

HKJA and ARTICLE 19 publish annual report, urge chief executive to adopt new approach to media freedom

(HKJA/ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - The following is a 17 July 2005 HKJA/ARTICLE 19 joint press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong reporter detained by Chinese authorities

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is an IFJ media release:

Hong Kong (China)

Independent daily forced to cease publication as printing house comes under pressure

(RSF/IFEX) - RSF has voiced "unreserved support" for the privately-owned Hong Kong daily "The Epoch Times", which announced that it would be forced to stop publishing on 14 May 2005 because it has been unable to find a new printing house.

Hong Kong (China)

IPI calls for new procedural guidelines to ensure no repetition of media raids

(IPI/IFEX) - The following is an IPI press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Search warrant revoked in Hong Kong newspaper raid

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 10 August 2004 CPJ press release:

Hong Kong (China)

CPJ condemns anti-corruption agency's raids on newspaper offices

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a CPJ press release:

Hong Kong (China)

News organisations raided, journalists' documents confiscated

(HKJA/IFEX) - The following is a 24 July 2004 HKJA press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Media organisations urge action to protect free expression and press freedom

(HKJA/IFEX) - The following is a 27 June 2004 HKJA press release:

Hong Kong (China)

HKJA releases annual report, calls on authorities to protect free expression

(ARTICLE 19/HKJA/IFEX) - The following is a 27 June 2004 ARTICLE 19 and HKJA joint press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Former radio host says he quit because of threats

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 27 May 2004 CPJ press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Freedom House warns of threats to Hong Kong media rights

(Freedom House/IFEX) - The following is a 24 May 2004 Freedom House press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Police forcibly remove reporters covering demonstration, one journalist injured

(HKJA/IFEX) - A serious press freedom violation incident took place in Hong Kong on 2 April 2004. The police removed demonstrators who carried out an overnight demonstration outside the Central Government Offices. But before taking action, the police first cleared reporters. Unnecessary force was applied. Two reporters were forcefully taken away. One of them was slightly injured and received treatment in hospital.

Hong Kong (China)

Journalist Albert Cheng King-hon receives death threats, company offices vandalised

(RSF/IFEX) - RSF has voiced concern over the recent death threats against leading Hong Kong columnist and political critic Albert Cheng King-hon. The organisation called on Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa, to order a thorough investigation into the threats.

Hong Kong (China)

IFJ welcomes postponement of implementation of Article 23, says fight not yet over

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is an IFJ media release:

Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong's legislature urged to reject subversion bill that threatens press freedom

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a Human Rights Watch press release:

Hong Kong (China)

Proposed national security bill threatens press freedom, says CPJ

Hong Kong (China)

Proposed Hong Kong law severely threatens free expression, says Freedom House report

Hong Kong (China)

CPJ highlights press freedom concerns in Hong Kong and the mainland

Hong Kong (China)

Taiwan reporting the key issue for Hong Kong media

Hong Kong (China)

Attempt to intimidate Hong Kong press denounced

Hong Kong (China)

CPJ condemns Chinese official's threat to media freedom in Hong Kong

Hong Kong (China)

Official's remarks seen as damaging to press freedom in Hong Kong

Hong Kong (China)

Beijing gives directives to Hong Kong media

Hong Kong (China)

CPJ protests harassment of Hong Kong journalists

Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong journalists detained

Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong media organisations jointly condemn attack on radio journalist Albert Cheng

Hong Kong (China)

Joint statement supports HKJA in calling for press freedom in Hong Kong and China

Hong Kong (China)

Government attempts to "kill" survey by the Hong Kong Journalists Association

Hong Kong (China)

Report on press freedom in Hong Kong is released by CPJ

Hong Kong (China)

Report looks at "Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong: China's Challenge"