The Hong Kong Journalists Association held its 2022 Annual General Meeting today (25 June). The election results of the HKJA Executive Committee 2022-23 are as follows: Chairperson CHAN Ron-sing, Ronson Multimedia Production Supervisor (Local News), Channel C ExCom Members CHENG Selina Reporter, The Wall Street Journal KWOK Ho-yin Sub-editor, now TV News
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The Hong Kong Journalists Association is extremely concerned that only selected media may attend official festivities for the Handover’s 25th anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover back to China. The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has learned that only a selected number of media outlets have been invited by the Information Services Department (ISD) to cover the handover’s official celebration. Similar Handover official events in the
Statement: HKJA expresses deep concern on the arrest of directors and senior staff of Stand News
The national security police arrested at least six current or former directors and senior staff of Stand News early this morning (Dec. 29) on suspicion of “conspiracy to distribute seditious publications” and are now searching the offices of Stand News. The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) is deeply concerned that
Results of 2021 HKJA Executive Committee By-election
The Hong Kong Journalists Association held its 2021 Extraordinary General Meeting today (27 November). The by-election results of the HKJA Executive Committee 2021-22 are as follows: Vice-chairperson Ms. YUEN Ka-fung, Liz Assistant Producer, Public & Current Affairs, TV, RTHK ExCom Members Ms. CHEUNG Lai San Reporter, Citizen News Mr. LEUNG
HKJA urges the Hong Kong government to explain why it rejected an Economist reporter’s visa extension
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has learned that the Immigration Department declined granting a visa extension to Hong Kong correspondent for the Economist, Sue-lin Wong. The Immigration Department also refused to give a reason to the rejection other than stating that it would not comment on individual cases. The
HKJA response to media enquiries about our membership and the Secretary for Security’s comments
In response to media enquiries about our membership and the Secretary for Security’s comments on Wednesday, the HKJA would like to make the following comments: As of 15 September 2021 at 2pm, HKJA has 486 current members. They include 331 full members, 22 associate members, 34 public relations members, 56
HKJA is greatly concerned over journalists’ travel documents being retained by authorities as a consequence of aiding National Security Department investigations
After the 1st July 2021 incident of Leung Kin Fai committing suicide in the wake of his attack against a policemen at Causeway Bay, a large number of journalists were on site when that happened, with HKPF approaching several of them afterwards, including one who caught the moment of the
HKJA response to Hong Kong Police Force arrest of former media agency staff
The National Security Department of HKPF arrested Lam Man Chung, former executive editor of Apple Daily, for conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security. Recent months saw numerous Apple Daily executives and editors being arrested, despite the agency ceasing operations at the
HKJA response to Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee on ‘combating Fake News’
HKJA recognizes that Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee mentioned the Government’s investigation in ‘combating the spread of fake news’ on a radio show, with administrative and legislative measures both not being ruled out. He also mentioned that maneuverability will be greater if the press industry made regulations themselves. HKJA
HKJA concerns ‘white terror’ on press industry
‘852 Post’ announced today that videos published previously are all off the internet following security concerns; ‘Winandmac Media’ also retreated from Hong Kong and cancelling business registration of Hong Kong. HKJA is extremely concerned about deleting reports and commentaries, or even leaving Hong Kong altogether, out of safety reasons, as