Limited media to allow Hong Kong police coverage To strengthen control by government September 23, 7:00
Hong Kong police have issued a notice that police will only allow coverage by the government or by internationally known newspapers.
Media coverage activities that are critical of the government may be restricted, and groups made up of reporters and others have accused them of "seriously affecting freedom of the press."
The Hong Kong police revised the guidelines for media coverage activities on the 22nd, and the police will only allow media coverage by the government or internationally known overseas newspapers and TV stations. I notified an organization made up of local reporters.
In Hong Kong, there are many online media and freelance reporters who cover the scene of protest activities, and they are supported by the citizens by broadcasting the police crackdown live, but there is a possibility that such coverage activities will be restricted in the future. There is.
In Hong Kong last month, the founder of a newspaper known for its critical tone to the Chinese government was arrested on suspicion of violating the Hong Kong National Security Act, and an Irish reporter on the net media was denied a work visa. The tightening on the media is getting stronger.
In addition, pro-Chinese supporters of the government commented that "reporters should be allowed", and this measure is a form of showing a policy to strengthen the control of the media by the government.
In response, a group of local reporters has issued a statement, accusing it of "having a serious impact on freedom of the press and press."