PMA extremely concerned by arrest and harassment of journalists in China
A BBC journalist was arrested by the police while reporting on protests in China, while an RTS journalist was also threatened.
RTHK’s new head signals broadcaster’s continued decline
The appointment of a senior civil servant to head RTHK shows the revolving door between government and the broadcaster.
PMA: Solomon Islands government must respect broadcaster’s independence
The government has ordered Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation to self-censor and only cover stories that show the country positively.
Journalist safety: Advice issued ahead of major global sporting events
While quarantine and “social bubbles” have become the new norm for journalists attending international sporting events, there are growing concerns for their safety on the ground ahead of this year’s Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup.
Erklärung der ‘Global Task Force for Public Media’ zum Verbot von ‚BBC World News‘ in China
Die ‚Global Task Force for Public Media‘ ist zutiefst beunruhigt über die Entscheidung der Regierung der Volksrepublik China, den Empfang von ‚BBC World News‘ in China zu sperren.
Statement by the Global Task Force for public media on ban of BBC World News in China
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by the decision of the government of the People's Republic of China to ban BBC World News from broadcasting in the country.
PMA Statement: China’s ban on BBC broadcasts is cause for deep concern
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned by China’s recent actions regarding the BBC and the impact this has on media freedom within the region.
RTHK suspends BBC live relay following mainland ban
Hong Kong's public broadcaster discontinues BBC World Service live relay following Chinese regulator's ban of BBC World News broadcasts.
Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics concernant l’interdiction de diffusion de BBC World News en Chine
Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics est vivement préoccupé par la décision du gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine d’interdire la diffusion de BBC World News dans le pays.
Threats to media pluralism growing globally
Media pluralism is necessary for democracy to function effectively. But clampdowns and suspensions, repressive laws and the expulsion of foreign media have placed pluralism under threat globally.