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The Journalist: Too much “Chinese-only” in Press Release
The latest issue of The Journalist was released today. This issue looks at the problem of the diminishing use of English the Government Information Services Department(GIS). According to a study by The Journalist in July, the Chinese-only press releases out-numbered the English-only releases by a ratio of 5.48:1. It is
Government Promises Press Conference When Announcing Major Policy
After the Hong Kong Journalists Association had voiced the grievances of reporters about the misuse of “off the record” briefings, the situation has improved a little. However, the situation is far from satisfactory. The HKJA, therefore, met with senior officers of the Information Services Department (ISD) on Monday (August 9th,
The Journalist: Government Briefs Out the Press Conference
The latest issue of The Journalist is released. The cover story looks into the growing problem “off-the-record briefings”. According to a study by The Journalist, the Hong Kong Government held 12 background briefings between March and May. The bureaus which had the most “off-the-record briefings” were the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, the Development
Hong Kong journalists’ report on China’s 1989 pro-democracy movement – Goes online
Website: http://www.hkja.org.hk/1989report In a bid to keep the knowledge of China’s June 4 pro-democratic movement in 1989 alive and sustained, the Editorial Committee of the book People Will Not Forget announces today (3 June 2010) that the 400,000-character first-hand journalistic account goes online. The book People Will Not Forget was
Funeral of Christopher Chiu Loi Fat
We are sorry to relay that Mr. Christopher Chiu Loi Fat passed away on 8th January 2009. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Chiu’s family. Mr Chiu’s funeral service will be held on January 19, 2009 (Monday) at between 5 PM and 10PM at the G/F Hong Kong Funeral Home,
Safety Notes & Counseling Services to Journalists covering Sichuan Earthquake
Dear colleagues, Many journalists flew to Sichuan province to cover the aftermath of the earthquake on May 12. They sent the people of Hong Kong as well as the world first-hand information from there and fulfilled the public’s right to know. Your job well done has won praise from