We oppose the proposed amendments to the law that will allow the transfer of “fugitives” from Hong Kong to Mainland China on a case by case basis. It will not only threaten the safety of journalists but also have a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Hong Kong. The
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記協極度關注前特首梁振英連日在社交平台向《蘋果日報》廣告商施壓 (Chinese only)
記協極度關注前行政長官、全國政協副主席梁振英連日來於社交平台張貼及點名列出在《蘋果日報》刊登全版廣告的廣告商，有向他們施壓之嫌。 梁振英連日來於社交平台發帖「狙擊」《蘋果日報》，指責專欄作家李怡曾發表《天譴》和《報應》的文章，汚衊剛去世的人，並聲稱要為死者討回公道。他又張貼廣告商商標及列出所有在《蘋果日報》刊登全版廣告的廣告商，昨日更明言「他（李怡）是蘋果日報養的，蘋果日報是廣告商養的，廣告商是顧客養的。」暗示市民應罷買廣告商旗下產品，以對廣告商施壓。 香港社會保障言論自由，但市民行使時亦應尊重他人自由選擇的權利以及考慮發表言論的負面影響。梁振英作為香港的前行政長官、現任全國政協副主席，他的一言一行一直都備受關注，對社會產生影響。他公開向廣告商施壓的做法並不可取，不僅令人感到他試圖影響商業決定，同時亦樹立壞榜樣，對廣告商造成不必要的困擾。 香港作為一個自由開放的經濟體，自由貿易是香港成功的重要基石。香港市民有權自由選擇媒體、廣告商亦可自行分析判斷從而選擇刊登廣告的媒體。廣告商的決定實屬商業行為，不應受到干預。 香港記者協會 2019年 3月22日
HKJA is deeply concerned about HK01’s decision to lay off over 70 employees
HK01 has announced today a layoff of over 70 employees – about nine per cent of its staff. The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) is deeply concerned over this. According to reports, the employees being dismissed are from various sections, including photographic, video production and online content teams. HK01 issued
HKJA EXPRESSES HEARTFELT SORROW OVER VETERAN NEWSMAN PETER MOSS ’S DEATH
Veteran Newsman Peter Moss died at the Calamba Medical Centre in Manila Hospital on Saturday (February 9) at the age of 84. During the 1967 riots, Moss risked his life to personally conduct interviews and filmed the riots at the scene, and later retained these important historical records with great
HKJA expresses worries over a move by HK01 to add an editor’s note about its stance in an article
HK01 on Saturday published an interview with Freddy Lim Tshiong-tso, the lead singer of Chthonic, a Taiwanese heavy metal band. The article quoted Lim’s views on the relationship between his music and politics. At the end of the article, an editor’s note read: “HK01 is consistently opposed to Taiwan Independence.”
Disappointing Results of five years’ study on archives and access to information legislations
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
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.