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Press freedom in Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Press freedom in Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
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9 September, 2024
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

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

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Jimmy Lai trial

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

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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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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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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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Former media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives at the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in on February 9, 2021. Photo: Reuters
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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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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Stand News sentencing

Hong Kong journalists sentenced to 21 months for sedition

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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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Patrick Lam, Stand News ex-acting editor-in-chief, leaves the District Court on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

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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Hong Kong politics

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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Hong Kong courts

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.

Senior Counsel Benjamin for the commissioner for transport has told the court his client has a duty to act as a “gatekeeper” for the personal data held in the registry. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

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
Hong Kong national security law

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.

Crime in Hong Kong

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 politics

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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HKJA chairwoman Selina Cheng says the association is determined to bring attention to the intimidation campaign and send a signal it will not be tolerated. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

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 courts

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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Hong Kong politics

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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Former Stand News acting editor-in-chief Patrick Lam (left) and ex-editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen have been found guilty of sedition. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

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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An episode of RTHK’s satirical current affairs programme Headliner shows a policeman wrapped in binliners to protect himself from Covid-19. Photo: RTHK
Hong Kong courts

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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Hong Kong courts

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.

Hong Kong politics

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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David Neuberger (red tie) cited unspecified “concerns” about his concurrent position as a non-permanent judge at Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal in explaining his departure from the panel. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics

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
Hong Kong society

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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Hong Kong reporter accuses WSJ of unfair sacking

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