Tag: Freedom of the press

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai begins to testify in his national security trial

HONG KONG -- Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying Wednesday in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as...

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal over union role

HONG KONG -- A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday said she'll sue the publication for sacking her...

Hong Kong court to sentence 2 former Stand News editors in landmark sedition case

HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong court is set to sentence two journalists Thursday in a landmark sedition case that is widely seen...

Hong Kong editors who face prison in sedition case told court about journalistic ideals

HONG KONG -- Writing to the Hong Kong court that convicted him of sedition, former Stand News editor Patrick Lam said he regretted...

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's convictions of journalists in sedition case

HONG KONG -- The convictions of two Hong Kong journalists who led a now-shuttered online news outlet have deepened concerns of media groups...

Hong Kong court will deliver verdict Thursday for 2 journalists accused of sedition

HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong court will hand down a verdict Thursday for two former editors of a shuttered news outlet in...