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

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

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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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.

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 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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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.

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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Wikipedia says the global ban is an “extremely rare action”. Photo: Shutterstock

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

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.

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 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 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

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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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.

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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

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

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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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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The Hong Kong Journalists Association hold a press conference after the Wall Street Journal’s decision to sack Selina Cheng, chair of the union. Photo: Sam Tsang

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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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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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.

Jimmy Lai allegedly used his tabloid to instigate international sanctions and excite public disaffection towards the local government. Photo: AFP

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.

Microphones of different Hong Kong news organisations are placed near a speaker during a press conference at the West Kowloon High Speed Railway Station on April 15, 2024. Photo: May Tse

News industry bears heavy social responsibilities, Hong Kong leader says

Only those with bad intentions will pick quarrels rather than simply raise questions, John Lee says at reception for annual Hong Kong News Awards.

YouTube blocks 32 clips of Hong Kong protest song, but ‘backup’ versions appear

Video-streaming giant complies with injunction by blocking access to 32 clips featuring ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, but at least 20 new ones recently uploaded.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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