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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.

Hong Kong

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

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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.

Hong Kong

Journalists targeted amid Hong Kong protests

Violence escalates and journalist safety declines in Hong Kong as protests enter their fifth month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.