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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.

Hong Kong RTHK

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.

Groupe de Travail Mondial

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.

Protests Belarus

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.