12th February 2021
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.
12th February 2021
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.
13th February 2021
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.
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.