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Press freedom in Hong Kong
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Correctional Services Department vehicles leave the West Kowloon Court where former media boss Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law, on February 9. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity

To ignore or condone the Jimmy Lais and Apple Dailies of the world is to encourage the hypocrisy and abuses seen in news reporting today.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong media outlet cleared of tax evasion paid HK$40,000 in ‘unfair’ costs

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court upholds limits on journalists’ instant access to car registry

High Court judge notes public importance and press implications, but rules the government’s handling of data requests not unlawful or unreasonable.

The High Court upheld a policy curbing instant data access for journalists to vehicle registry data. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Jimmy Lai trial shows Hong Kong’s rule of law remains robust

The court arrived at the sentences based on the law and the evidence, consistent with the role and responsibilities of the city’s independent judiciary.

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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 Journalists Association says rebound reflects ‘resilience’ of city’s media professionals rather than improving press freedom.

Members of the media gather outside West Kowloon Law Courts Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

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

Director Zhou Ji also encourages media professionals to convey public’s views while helping to build social consensus.

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.

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.

Revenue Tower at Wan Chai. 01JUN22. SCMP / Dickson Lee
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 Journalists Association chairwoman Selina Cheng holds up a tax demand. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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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The Voice of America headquarters near the US Capitol in Washington on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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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A prosecutor has said Jimmy Lai tried to downplay the damage caused by the protesters who stormed the Legislative Council building on July 1, 2019. Photo: Reuters
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.

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 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.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Reuters
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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Secretary for Justice Paul Lam (centre, front) attends the Hong Kong News-Expo’s sixth anniversary symposium. Photo: Nora Tam
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’.

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 was giving evidence for the eighth day at West Kowloon Court. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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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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