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Thankfully, Hong Kong authorities recognise the healthy development of the media industry and its consumers is the way to go, not legislation that is difficult to draft and inevitably restricts press freedom.
By stepping in to buy broadcast rights, the government has ensured a Paris summer spectacular for sports fans.
A clearer avenue is needed for Hong Kong journalists seeking details of vehicle owners via the Transport Department’s database, as long as it is in the public interest.
The media landscape has changed dramatically over the years, but our mission remains the same: to be the leading voice on conversations about China.
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The proposed exemption so that television and radio broadcasts need not remain “impartial” when they involve national security, national education and national identity deserves thorough discussion.
Decision over Hong Kong journalist should lead to a better balance being struck between the right to access information and protection of privacy.
Case of Bao Choy Yuk-ling, who accessed a government database, reflects how those in the news media are put at risk for simply doing their job.
Wang Xiangwei, the Post’s former editor-in-chief, reflects on his career as a journalist, reporting on China, the need for a hiatus, and why he wants to return to Hong Kong.
- Company’s premium video arm, SCMP Films, takes gold at Wan-IFRA Digital Media Awards in Kuala Lumpur, days after being honoured at US events
- Style and education teams also pick up awards at event in Malaysia recognising news publishers that deliver unique and original digital media projects
‘The quality of business journalism has improved,’ since the awards progressed into their eighth year, said Moses Cheng Mo-chi, the chairman of the Council of the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong.
Paralegal Wayland Chan explains his links to tycoon Jimmy Lai, his right-hand man Mark Simon and activist Andy Li at West Kowloon Court.
Veteran photojournalist had 40,000 rolls of film to his name, capturing major events such as the 1967 riots, Bruce Lee’s funeral and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s first visit to the city.
Hong Kong Journalists Association tells High Court restrictions on access to vehicle registration information are ‘excessive and unreasonable’.
Station president says actions by authorities, including referring to RFA as foreign force, raise ‘serious questions about our ability to operate in safety’ with enactment of Article 23
Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
West Kowloon Court hears money was to be used to help set up US trust fund to back international campaign against mainland China.
City desk reporter Fiona Sun bags first prize in category of Best News Writing (English) for feature on stresses faced by carers looking after elderly and severely ill relatives.
Witness Andy Li says Agnes Chow helped place an advert in Japanese newspaper as part of initiative to urge overseas governments to take action against Hong Kong administration.
Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.
Official welcomes investment, while Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers spokesman Tenky Tin says funding is largest he can recall by private sector.
Lai’s comments triggered by former US vice-president Mike Pence’s speech in 2018, where American leader accused China of expanding interests on US soil, court hears.
Ronny Tong, member of the Executive Council, says simply holding on to a copy of the tabloid newspaper does not breach the domestic security bill.
Now-defunct tabloid published three commentary articles in special column titled ‘US-China Conflict Escalates’, four days after Autonomy Act was enacted, ex-editorial writer Yeung Ching-kee says
Former editorial writer Yeung Ching-kee describes approach taken as ‘playing with the edge’.
The Post sets out what the consultation document says will be done and lists out key concerns raised by different players, ahead of the launch of the official bill.
Prosecutors turn attention to testimony that media tycoon told his employees to ‘hang in there’ after his prosecution and incarceration in late 2020.
Former Apple Daily executive Chan Pui-man pushes back against defence’s argument that tabloid tycoon focused on management aspect of newspaper.
Media tycoon’s defence team says he did not tell Apple Daily staff to push limits of national security law with list of people for US sanctions.
Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.
‘My recollection was that apart from changing our choice of words, [nobody] had ever suggested changing our news angle,’ says ex-associate publisher Chan Pui-man.
Prosecutors in Jimmy Lai trial highlight 2020 front page story on potential sanctions on former city leader Carrie Lam and security chief Chris Tang, as well as mainland Chinese officials.
Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.
Court hears evidence on Apple Daily’s decisions to play up certain events after national security law took effect.
Prosecution witness tells court Lai’s assistant, Mark Simon, was asked to determine how Apple Daily could best promote English digital platform in US.
Washington-funded Radio Free Asia claims that national security law would target media dismissed by Secretary for Security Chris Tang.
Prosecution tells court Apple Daily recruited prominent political figures in bid to boost its subscription service, including veteran democrat Martin Lee.
