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Hong Kong: Women Press Freedom Slams Hong Kong’s Visa Refusal for Journalist Haze Fan
The Bloomberg journalist was previously wrongfully detained by China for three years on baseless charges
United States: Women Press Freedom Urges WSJ to Reinstate Selina Cheng After Controversial Dismissal
This termination is deeply concerning, especially given the Wall Street Journal's historic awareness of the significance of press freedom, underscored by the cases of their own journalists, Daniel Pearl and Evan Gershkovich.
Macau: Women Press Freedom Outraged by Authorities Denying Entry to Vivian Tam
Macau authorities refused entry to Vivian Tam, a senior journalism lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), citing concerns over public security.
Hong Kong: Gwyneth Ho Convicted Alongside 13 Pro-Democracy Activists in Largest National Security Case
WPF strongly condemns the conviction of Gwyneth Ho and 13 other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong's largest national security case to date.
Hong Kong: Women Press Freedom Condemns Detention and Deportation of RSF Representative in Hong Kong
WPF vehemently condemns the recent detention and subsequent deportation of Aleksandra Bielakowska, the Advocacy Officer for Reporters Without Borders (RSF), by the Hong Kong authorities.
China: Urgent Concern for the Safety of Minnie Chan Following Disappearance in China
CFWIJ and WPF are concerned by the disappearance of journalist Minnie Chan following her attendance at a security conference in Beijing.
Hong Kong: Bao Choy Wins Appeal At Hong Kong's Court Of Final Appeal
Documentary journalist Bao Choy wins appeal against conviction for accessing vehicle registration records at the city’s top court.
Hong Kong: CFWIJ Urges Authorities To Investigate Stalking Of Women Journalists
Several Hong Kong women journalists were stalked and harassed by unidentified people.
Hong Kong: The High Court Dismisses Appeal Of Former RTHK Producer Bao Choy Yuk-ling
The appeal of Bao Choy Yuk-ling, former producer of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) was denied by the High Court judge and the original verdict was supported.
Hong Kong: Claudia Mo Coerced to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charges
CFWIJ stands in unwavering solidarity with Claudia Mo, a distinguished journalist and former lawmaker in Hong Kong, who was coerced into pleading guilty to charges of "conspiracy to commit subversion" under Beijing's draconian national security law.
Hong Kong: Two Independent Media Outlets Forced To Shut Operations Amid Threats To Staffers
Independent news outlet Citizen News has stated that it will cease operations from January 4, 2022.
Hong Kong: The Economist correspondent Sue-Lin Wong refused visa renewal
China correspondent for The Economist Sue-Lin Wong has been denied entry to Hong Kong after the authorities refused to renew her visa.
Hong Kong: CFWIJ Condemns The Violent Attack Against Leung Zhen
A Hong Kong reporter, Leung associated with The Epoch Times was beaten by two unidentified men on Tuesday. The journalist was hit mainly on her legs by a baseball bat. The attackers were successful in fleeing from the scene a minute after assaulting Leung. The 49-year-old journalist was targeted as she came out of her residential area on Good Shepherd street in Ho man Tin, Kowloon.
Hong Kong: CFWIJ Condemns The Termination Of Nabela Qoser From Radio Television Hong Kong
Nabela Qoser, a correspondent associated with Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), faces persecution in the workplace for her hard-hitting journalism. Reportedly, RTHK will not renew Nabela’s contract because of an ongoing probation period, forcing the journalist to quit by the end of the month. RTHK reopened the investigation against the journalist for her conduct at a government presser in July 2019.
Hong Kong: CFWIJ Condemns The Persistent Legal Harassment Against Bao Choy
Award-winning freelance producer Bao Choy was convicted on April 22, by a Hong Kong court for submitting false statements to obtain public records. The journalist had obtained the data to determine the police handling of riots against pro-democracy demonstrations and media in July 2019. Bao was charged for violating the city’s Road Traffic Ordinance and was fined 770$. CFWIJ condemns judicial harassment against the journalist. To search for material is right of an investigative journalist and Bao did not use vehicle database information for personal gains. The investigations were used in a documentary that informed the public of how some powerful people chose not to respond in a crisis.