The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) is disappointed over the findings of the Law Reform Commission’s five years’ study of archives and access to information laws. It is worrying that the consultation papers issued by the commission’s two sub-committees were nothing but a tactic to further delay the introduction of
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Joint Statement: The Death Knell for Freedom of Speech in Hong Kong
This is a dark week for freedom of expression in Hong Kong. What started as a gagging policy against the so-call independence advocates is claiming more victims, with critics of Beijing or its leadership as its new target. On November 8, Financial Times editor Victor Mallet was denied entry to
HKJA is shocked over barring of Victor Mallet from Hong Kong entry
Victor Mallet, the First Vice President of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) and Asia news editor for the Financial Times, was barred from entering Hong Kong as tourist yesterday (8 November), following a denial of his working visa renewal last month. HKJA condemned the Government for denying the entry of
HKJA is deeply concerned about the sudden cancellation of talks by Chinese exiled writer Ma Jian at Tai Kwun
The Tai Kwun Center for Heritage and Arts has cancelled appearances by Chinese exiled writer Ma Jian. Ma was scheduled to host two talks this week at Tai Kwun as part of the events of the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, but the organisers have been asked to find a
HKJA is deeply concerned about the cancellation of an exhibition by artist Badiucao due to safety concerns
An exhibition “Gongle” by artist Badiucao due to be open today (3 November) in Hong Kong was cancelled. Organisers of the art show said in a statement saying “the decision follows threats made by the Chinese authorities relating to the artist.” The exhibition has been cancelled out of safety concerns.
香港記者協會對資深報人及武俠小說泰斗查良鏞先生逝世表示深切哀悼 (Chinese Only)
資深報人、筆名「金庸」的武俠小說泰斗查良鏞先生，本周二(10月30日)於家人陪伴下在養和醫院離世，享年94歲。查良鏞先生對報界及傳媒行業貢獻良多，香港記者協會對其離世深表哀悼，同時對查先生家人致以深切慰問。 查良鏞先生一生與文字結下不解緣。他先後在《大公報》及《新晚報》任職，及後由於左派報系包括《大公報》不能發表查先生反對中共「大躍進」的文章，查先生憤然離職，續於1959年自立門戶，創辦《明報》，強調其立場是擁護「公正與善良」，「重視人的尊嚴」。查先生既寫武俠小說，亦兼寫時事評論，以「金庸」筆名創作了15部膾炙人口的武俠小説。查先生曾於媒體訪問中表示，憑其小說風行，《明報》創刊半年即達收支平衡，可見其「文人辦報」之成功。 金庸在文壇的地位顯著，1998年獲香港政府市政局頒授「文學創作終身成就獎」以及香港（及海外）文學藝術協會贈以最高之「當代文豪金龍奬」; 又於2000年獲特區政府頒授大紫荊勳章，表揚他在中國文學和新聞工作方面的超卓成就，以及在公共服務方面的貢獻。 查良鏞先生多年來沉浸學海。自上世紀80年代開始，先後獲得多間本地及海外的大學授以博士學位及聘任為名譽教授， 2010年更以86歲高齡完成博士論文《唐代盛世繼承皇位制度》，獲劍橋大學頒發博士學位。 查良鏞先生的離世，對香港新聞業，以至文學界，均為一大損失，記協特此致哀。 香港記者協會 2018年11月1日
HKJA strongly condemns the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
The Hong Kong Journalist Association (HKJA) strongly condemns the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi consulate in Istanbul. HKJA is shocked and outraged by this tragic incident. We hold the view that any violence against journalists are tantamount to attack on free speech and press freedom. Jamal
HKJA is deeply concerned about media retraction of propaganda chief remarks
A Hong Kong senior media delegation held a meeting with Huang Kunming, head of the Chinese Communist Party’s Propaganda Department during their visit to Beijing on Tuesday. At a post-meeting media briefing broadcast on live, delegation leader Siu Sai-wo, flanked by some delegates, quoted Huang as saying he hoped that
HKJA Expresses Shock at Government Refusal of Work Visa for FCC Vice President
The Hong Kong Journalists Association is shocked by the Hong Kong Government’s refusal of the application for a renewal of the working visa of veteran journalist Victor Mallet, who is also the First Vice President of Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC). We called on the government to give an explanation of
HKJA Protests against Obstruction of Reporting by Staff Member of Kadoorie Farm
The Oriental Daily reported today (27 Sept) one of their reporters had been obstructed from reporting by a person who is believed to be a senior staff member of the Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden (KFBG) near the farm. It is alleged that the staff member had grabbed the reporter’s