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Press freedom in Hong Kong
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Flowers surround trees at the Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area near the scene of the fire at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing warns foreign media in Hong Kong over crossing ‘red lines’ during meeting

In meeting with wire agencies and other outlets, national security office says reports on fire relief efforts and Legco poll must adhere to law.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong press freedom rises from record low, first turnaround since 2018

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s liaison office chief in Hong Kong lays out 3 hopes for local media

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai used false Beijing portrayal to urge West to act, Hong Kong court hears

Prosecution says Apple Daily tabloid founder used interviews and commentaries to fabricate image of Beijing as oppressor.

Members of the public queue to enter West Kowloon Court. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong tax chief dismisses claims reporters singled out for audits

‘I want to emphasise that we absolutely do not do this,’ inland revenue commissioner says after journalists’ group raises concerns.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong journalist group slams ‘tax review on 20 reporters, groups’

Hong Kong Journalists Association says Inland Revenue Department’s moves have placed extra stress on the reporters and media groups.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong ranks 37th overall for journalists’ safety in new global index

City scored highly for physical safety of reporters, but performed worse in areas measuring digital and psychological well-being.

Among the four categories analysed, Hong Kong achieved its highest score in physical safety, ranking 31st. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon by renaming Washington street

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

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US-China relations

China’s Global Times praises Trump cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

US media broadcasters have long drawn criticism from Beijing over reporting critical of mainland government’s human rights record.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai ‘withheld’ sensitive information in bid to meet US official

Admission contradicts previous denial that he had deliberately concealed his intended meeting with then US No 2 official Mike Pence.

Jimmy Lai has admitted trying to win a court’s permission to travel to the US five years ago by withholding “politically sensitive” information about his plan to meet the country’s vice-president. Photo: AP
Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai denies being Chinese, tells trial: ‘We are Hong Kong people’

‘You’re a Chinese person,’ bemused Hong Kong judge says to ex-media boss.

Jimmy Lai is standing trial on two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Journalists Association cancels annual dinner after 2 hotels axe booking

Association puts plans for fundraising dinner on hold after Eaton HK and Regal Hongkong Hotel refuse to honour reservation.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies inciting violence among ‘valiant’ Hong Kong protesters in 2019

Former media boss says Apple Daily op-ed that called for leadership team was simply to help radical protesters set basic principles.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong press union head sues former employer Wall Street Journal over firing

Selina Cheng has filed a suit against newspaper’s parent company Dow Jones Publishing Co after government decided against pressing charges.

Hong Kong Journalists Association chairwoman Selina Cheng appears in court. Photo: Edmond So
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies concealing plan to meet US vice-president in 2020

Former media boss acknowledges ‘negligence’ in planning to meet then US vice-president Mike Pence after national security law implemented.

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Jimmy Lai being led to a police van in 2020. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to urging US to revoke visas of officials’ children

Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s ‘high tolerance’ of diverse views key to city’s success: minister

Justice minister Paul Lam says press freedom and free flow of information are essential to city’s global financial hub status.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai tells court he could have fled Hong Kong in 2020 but chose to stay

Ex-media boss gave an interview right after the enactment of security law, saying that he would fight for democracy in a ‘different way’.

Lai, 77, is standing trial on two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AP
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies inciting others to breach the national security law

Ex-media boss tells court he had always cautioned others to refrain from crossing the line and committing an offence.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai urged US to start ‘war of competing values’ against Beijing

Former media boss admits he wanted US ‘moral authority’ to pressure Beijing and he became ‘desperate’ for ‘any support’ after security law.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai wanted ‘draconian’ US sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law

Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath.

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Jimmy Lai is expected to explain his financial dealings with a lobbying group and its core members when the trial resumes on Monday. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news

Former media boss says English-language coverage did not need to be ‘balanced’, as he denies trying to trigger Western sanctions.

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A former top aide to Jimmy Lai has said the ex-media boss wanted spark sanctions from the US. Photo: Winson Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

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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Jimmy Lai

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

A London-based legal team’s claims about the treatment of the former media tycoon in prison ignore salient information.

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Hong Kong politics

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

Chris Tang warns Ming Pao, which ran lawyer Margaret Ng’s article, against becoming platform for inciting or supporting illegal activities.

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The opinion piece published by Ming Pao is believed to refer to former Stand News editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

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
Stand News sentencing

Video | Hong Kong journalists sentenced to 21 months for sedition

Hong Kong courts

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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