9th October 2020
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.
29th May 2020
Hong Kong: Growing pressure on editorial independence and press freedom
The editorial independence of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster RTHK comes under increasing pressure as a new security law poses a direct threat to journalists and press freedom
30th January 2020
Swedish media call for action against attempts to influence press freedom by China
The Chinese Government is continuing to attack independent journalists, Swedish media companies and publishers according to a joint statement from Utgivarna.
11th October 2019
Journalists targeted amid Hong Kong protests
Violence escalates and journalist safety declines in Hong Kong as protests enter their fifth month.
5th September 2017
Focus on PSM | Hong Kong
Hong Kong's media landscape has been in the limelight throughout the summer due to controversial decisions, censorship complaints and hints of tighter control by the mainland.
21st April 2017
Caribbean Broadcasting Union announces new partnership with CCTV+
Partnership with China Central Television News Agency (CCTV+) aims to distribute Caribbean news content to an international audience.
24th February 2017
Zambian government to award 60% share in ZNBC to China’s TopStar
Zambia’s government refuses to back down on a decision to award 60% share in the national broadcaster, despite a public outcry and rebukes from the opposition.
4th January 2017
China’s CCTV launches new global media platform
China Central Television (CCTV) has confirmed it will launch a new global media platform in a bid to renew China’s image overseas.
30th June 2016
Pakistan and China strike new broadcast deal
Pakistan has granted permission for China’s state broadcaster CCTV and documentary channel CCTV-9 to be transmitted in the country.
21st June 2016
China sets stricter broadcast rules for foreign programmes
Last Sunday, the Chinese government announced a new set of rules that put a tight cap on foreign programs availability in an effort to encourage local broadcast production.