2024-07-26 19:55:08

Press Freedom Concerns Rise after Wall Street Journal Fires Hong Kong Journalists Association Chairwoman

Amidst concerns over press freedom, the firing of Selina Cheng by the Wall Street Journal has sparked outrage. Security minister Chris Tang downplayed worries, highlighting no rejections of protest requests since 2022. International support for Cheng has emerged, emphasizing the importance of upholding press freedom.

The incident, seen as contradicting WSJ's principles, has raised questions about the company's stance on journalistic rights and labor laws in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Journalists Association's continuous advocacy for press freedom has drawn attention to the need for transparency and accountability from WSJ management regarding Cheng's dismissal.

Politics - South China Morning Post
26. Juli 2024 um 02:00

Exclusive | No protest requests in Hong Kong have been rejected since 2022: security chief Chris Tang | South China Morning Post

Politics
Security chief Tang criticizes Hong Kong Journalists Association, dismisses concerns over sacking of its chairwoman Selina Cheng as not equating to suppression of press freedom.
Politics - South China Morning Post
26. Juli 2024 um 12:46

Wall Street Journal firing is over press freedom stance in Hong Kong, Selina Cheng says | South China Morning Post

Politics
Selina Cheng, chairwoman of Hong Kong Journalists Association, says Wall Street Journal fired her over her stance on press freedom. Security minister Chris Tang suggests the firing was to distance the company from the 'unrecognized' journalists' association. Cheng was fired after refusing to step down from the trade union leadership under pressure. International press organizations and a US congressional panel have voiced support for Cheng.
The Diplomat
26. Juli 2024 um 17:22

The Wall Street Journal Owes Hong Kong Reporters an Explanation

Selina Cheng, chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), was fired by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) just two weeks after her election, raising concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong. The WSJ has faced criticism for this decision, as it appears to contradict the company's strong stance against the arbitrary detention and 16-year prison sentence of its journalist Evan Gershkovich by Russian authorities. Cheng revealed that the restructuring in the Hong Kong office began in May 2023,..
CW

Account

Waiting list for the personalized area


Welcome!

InfoBud.ai

infobud.ai is an AI-driven news aggregator that simplifies global news, offering customizable feeds in all languages for tailored insights into tech, finance, politics, and more. It provides precise, relevant news updates, overcoming conventional search tool limitations. Due to the diversity of news sources, it provides precise and relevant news updates, focusing entirely on the facts without influencing opinion. Read moreExpand

Your World, Tailored News: Navigate The News Jungle With AI-Powered Precision!