Press freedom in Hong Kong has continued its downward slide, an annual survey by the Hong Kong Journalists Association shows, with many reporters fearing further restrictions as a result of recently-introduced Article 23 national security legislation. In the latest Press Freedom Index, published by the HKJA on 20 August, journalists
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Hong Kong’s Press Freedom Index hits new low With most hesitation in criticising the Central Government
The general public and journalists both say press freedom has declined in Hong Kong over 2022, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association’s (HKJA) latest Press Freedom Index (the Index). Hong Kong’s press freedom hit a new low in 2022 since the Index was founded in 2013, according to ratings
Public evaluation of Hong Kong press freedom drops to new low Central government becomes the major source of stress
A Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) survey reveals that the Hong Kong Press Freedom Index for the general public has dropped to a new low. The index for journalists shows a slight rise due to a number of factors including the reduction of violence against journalists. Pressure from the Central
Press Freedom Deteriorates in Hong Kong
According to a recent Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) survey, both the public and journalists believe that press freedom deteriorated in 2014. The Hong Kong Press Freedom Index declined 0.6 points to 48.8 for the general public and a more significant 3.1 points to 38.9 for journalists. The index ranges