Posts Tagged "access to information"


Nov 7, 2017 (Hong Kong Free Press) — The Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration has allowed Hong Kong Free Press to register as a newspaper, meaning its reporters can finally access government press conferences and press releases. The authorities had long-forbidden digital-only media from attending government events to ask questions of officials, despite sustained pressure from local and international...

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Industry welcomes ‘long overdue decision’ to let digital news outlets cover official events, but some are still sceptical of terms for eligibility Sept 19, 2017 (South China Morning Post) — Digital media outlets in Hong Kong would be allowed to cover official events and receive press releases or invitations under ­relaxed rules, the government said yesterday. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Yuet-ngor said the ­arrangement would be...

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