22nd June 2021
Hong Kong: National security law takes its toll
With the deployment of the national security law, the standoff between independent journalism and Hong Kong authorities reaches boiling point.
7th June 2021
Hong Kong: Crisis for RTHK’s independence
Sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system signal a slow death for democracy – and independent media.
13th May 2021
New talk show effectively transforms RTHK into a mouthpiece of the state
The Public Media Alliance condemns the use of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster as a government mouthpiece as it faces yet another challenge to its diminishing independence.
26th April 2021
Crisis facing independent journalism in Hong Kong escalates
Troubling times ahead for Hong Kong's independent media and public broadcaster as oppression of independent media continues to escalate.
8th April 2021
Hong Kong: Stifling of independent and public media continues
There are troubling times ahead for independent media in Hong Kong, with intensifying pressure from mainland China.
24th March 2021
RTHK producer on trial amid wider concerns for public broadcaster
An RTHK producer has gone on trial for accessing car ownership details on official databases as part of a report on police misconduct. Her trial is yet another blow for media freedom in Hong Kong.
25th February 2021
Hong Kong: Dark month at RTHK suggests a grim future for the public broadcaster
The situation facing public broadcaster and PMA member RTHK in Hong Kong is deteriorating rapidly.
15th February 2021
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.
13th February 2021
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.
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.