6th January 2022
Hong Kong: Media freedom concerns persist into 2022
Raids and closures of independent news outlets in Hong Kong signal continued pressures in 2022 on media freedom from National Security Law.
3rd November 2021
Hong Kong: Guise of national security interests continues to restrict life and media
A new film censorship bill threatens freedom of expression in Hong Kong. It joins other changes affecting civil society and media in the city.
5th October 2021
Hong Kong: Tightening grip of the National Security Law
New crimes are being prepared under the National Security Law — a move that could further crush dissent and democratic life in Hong Kong.
5th October 2021
Hong Kong: Hong Kong government continues to dismantle public and other independent media
RTHK's new editorial guidelines will limit its independence and undermine key public media values as part of ongoing efforts to silence critical journalism.
29th July 2021
Hong Kong: Undermining of public media, independent journalism continues
The fallout from the closure of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily and further restrictions on public broadcaster RTHK have left independent media in Hong Kong facing a bleak future.
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.
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.