Hong Kong (China)

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Spotlight: Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong media groups oppose new extradition bill

18 April 2019
Hong Kong Journalists Association

The proposed amendments will allow the transfer of "fugitives" from Hong Kong to mainland China.

Censorship Hong Kong (China)

The death knell for freedom of speech in Hong Kong

Activists, artists, and journalists perceived to be critical against China are increasingly facing harassment in Hong Kong

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association‎13 November 2018

Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong refuses to renew visa of Financial Times editor Victor Mallet

Hong Kong has refused to renew the visa of British journalist Victor Mallet, who is also the vice president of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association‎ 7 October 2018

Attacks Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong journalists warn against diminishing freedoms

The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has released its annual report on press freedom. HKJA chairperson Chris Yeung says that Hong Kong residents feel increasingly that the "China factor" has caused shrinkage of the room for free speech and free press.

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association‎ 3 August 2018

Latest from Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong removes LGBTQI+-themed children's books from libraries

‎ Human Rights Watch (HRW)

Censorship Hong Kong (China) Gender 15 July 2018
Hong Kong journalists attacked and detained in Beijing

‎ International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Hong Kong Journalists Association

Attacks Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 18 May 2018
Public evaluation of Hong Kong press freedom drops to new low

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association

Censorship Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 14 April 2018
Speaking of independence is getting harder for Hong Kongers

‎ Global Voices Advox

Censorship Hong Kong (China) 19 October 2017
Hong Kong Free Press threatened for 'spreading hatred' against China

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association

Attacks Hong Kong (China) 5 October 2017
Hong Kong imprisons democracy activists Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, Alex Chow

‎ Freedom House

Hong Kong (China) 17 August 2017
Hong Kong government urged to stop 'discriminatory policy' against online media

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association

Access to Information Hong Kong (China) 11 July 2017
Hong Kong media censored and controlled during visit by Chinese president

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Attacks Censorship Hong Kong (China) 4 July 2017
Media freedom in free fall 20 years after Hong Kong returned to China

‎ Reporters Without Borders

Digital Rights Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 29 June 2017
Surveillance, privacy and the right to know: A delicate imbalance in Hong Kong

‎ Global Voices

Access to Information Digital Rights Hong Kong (China) 28 April 2017
Satirical news show censored by Apple in Hong Kong and Taiwan

‎ Global Voices

Taiwan Censorship Hong Kong (China) 16 April 2017
Judge criticises government inaction on online media access

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association

Access to Information Digital Rights Hong Kong (China) 27 March 2017
Hong Kong media outlet suffers 'political retaliation'

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Attacks Digital Rights Hong Kong (China) 27 February 2017
China's iron grip grows even tighter

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Attacks Digital Rights China Censorship Hong Kong (China) 23 January 2017
Hong Kong journalists try range of models to battle press freedom challenges

‎ Committee to Protect Journalists

Access to Information Attacks Hong Kong (China) 13 January 2017
Hong Kong journalist attacked by protesters

‎ Committee to Protect Journalists

Attacks Hong Kong (China) 28 October 2016
Thai authorities detain, expel Hong Kong democracy activist

‎ Freedom House

Thailand Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 7 October 2016
Student protest leaders sentenced in Hong Kong

‎ Human Rights Watch

Freedom of Assembly Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 16 August 2016
Hong Kong and Taiwan media used to promote Chinese government image

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Access to Information Taiwan China Hong Kong (China) 11 August 2016
One country, two nightmares: HKJA's annual press freedom report

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association

Digital Rights Censorship Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 5 July 2016
Shanwei authorities in China launch unwarranted accusations against Hong Kong media

‎ Hong Kong Journalists Association

Attacks Hong Kong (China) 23 June 2016
Beijing's invisible hand reaches ever deeper into Hong Kong media

‎ Reporters Without Borders

Access to Information Impunity Censorship Hong Kong (China) 2 May 2016
Outrage after "Ming Pao" executive chief editor fired

‎ International Federation of Journalists, Hong Kong Journalists Association

Access to Information Hong Kong (China) 22 April 2016
Hong Kong government continues discrimination against online media

‎ International Federation of Journalists, Hong Kong Journalists Association

Digital Rights Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 3 March 2016
Chinese authorities urged to free 'disappeared' booksellers

‎ Human Rights Watch

Censorship Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 12 February 2016
China's Great Media Wall: A report on press freedom and challenges for journalists

‎ International Federation of Journalists

Taiwan China Censorship Free Expression & the Law Hong Kong (China) 3 February 2016

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Freedom of the Press 2017: Hong Kong

The five Hong Kong booksellers who disappeared in late 2015 resurfaced early in the year, confirming that they had been in police custody on the mainland and issuing statements that raised suspicions of coercion.

Freedom House 27 April 2017
Press freedom shows slight improvement, but remains abysmally low

A recent HKJA survey indicates a slight rise in the Hong Kong Press Freedom Index after two consecutive years of decline. Journalists on the ground believe that the situation has worsened in 2016, compared to the year before. HKJA chairperson Sham Yee-lan explained that the slight increase in the Press Freedom Index was likely to be related to the emergence of online media, which has led to some diversity in the industry.

Hong Kong Journalists Association 7 April 2017
China HRW Report: Events of 2016

Chinese authorities' enforced disappearance of critics from Hong Kong and other countries in 2016 garnered headlines globally. Beijing's decision to interfere in a politically charged court case in Hong Kong in November undermined judicial independence and the territory's autonomy. In the ethnic minority regions of Xinjiang and Tibet, Beijing continued its highly repressive rule, curtailing political activity and many peaceful expressions of ethnic and religious identity.

Human Rights Watch 16 January 2017

Freedom of the Press 2016: Hong Kong

Five Hong Kong residents associated with a local publisher known for producing books that are critical of China’s leaders disappeared in late 2015 and were thought to be in the custody of mainland authorities, raising fears that Beijing had disregarded the territory’s laws and autonomy.

Freedom House 23 April 2016

Freedom of the Press 2015: Hong Kong

Ranked 83rd in annual global media freedom report

Freedom House 1 May 2015

The Umbrella Movement: A Pivotal Moment for Democracy in Hong Kong

Freedom House 20 November 2014

PRESS FREEDOM UNDER SIEGE Grave threats to freedom of expression in Hong Kong

The year under review has been the darkest for press freedom for several decades, with the media coming under relentless assault from several directions. There have been attacks on journalists, sackings and personnel changes affecting critical personalities and the withdrawal of advertising, which places pressure on the editorial integrity of publications.

Hong Kong Journalists Association 29 July 2014

Freedom of the Press 2014: Hong Kong

Ranked 74th in annual global media freedom report

Freedom House 2 May 2014

World Press Freedom Index 2014: Hong Kong

Ranked 61st in annual press freedom index

Reporters Without Borders 1 February 2014

Back to a Maoist Future - Press freedom in China 2013

IFJ's report documents the continued deterioration of press freedoms in Mainland China, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. It takes its title in direct response to Chinese authorities adopting more repressive measures in 2013 reminiscent of the Mao era four decades ago, including direct censorship, Internet surveillance, abuse of legal process, harassment and intimidation, and televised confessions of journalists and bloggers without trial.

International Federation of Journalists 28 January 2014