Hong Kong: new law curtails trade union activity
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IF) in criticising anti-union legislation passed by the Hong Kong government.
Hong Kong: independent journalists targeted with arbitrary audits
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling on Hong Kong authorities to uphold journalists’ right to report without fear of reprisals.
NUJ repeats call for release of Jimmy Lai
The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in welcoming a statement by the UN special rapporteur on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights, urging China and Hong Kong to release Lai.
Hong Kong: former journalists among 45 jailed in National Security trial
NUJ and IFJ condemn the crackdown by authorities, following sentences of up to a decade in prison.
NUJ repeats call for the release of Jimmy Lai
The Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment and has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020.
Hong Kong: journalists found guilty of sedition
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning sedition charges against Chung Pui-Kuen and Patrick Lam, former editors of independent news site Stand News.
NUJ describes the Wall Street Journal’s sacking of Hong Kong Journalists’ Association chair as “shocking”
Michelle Stanistreet said the newspaper’s action flies in the face of its claim to be a beacon for press freedom.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s national security trial begins
NUJ repeats its call for an end to the journalist’s persecution, urging the withdrawal of all charges.
Hong Kong: journalist Ronson Chan sentenced to five days imprisonment
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for obstruction charges against the union leader to be dropped.
Hong Kong: IFJ report explores challenges for Hong Kong journalists in the diaspora
NUJ backs calls by the International Federation of Journalists for greater action by governments and organisations to support Hong Kong journalists who have fled the country.
Hong Kong: journalists report multiple stalking and harassment incidents
The safety of journalists remains under threat in the country with reports of journalists being harassed and followed.
Hong Kong: Chief Executive Council endorses new programming requirements
Mandatory patriotic programming standards for broadcasters will further restrict press freedom.
IFJ killing list reveals 68 deaths of media workers and 375 in prison
The International Federation of Journalists has published its full annual report on journalists and media staff killed and those behind bars in 2022.
IFJ records 67 killings of journalists and media staff
New figures released by the International Federation of Journalists reveal an increase in the number of journalists murdered while undertaking their work.
Hong Kong: court sentences Jimmy Lai on fraud charges
The journalist and Apple Daily founder has been sentenced to five years and nine months amid ongoing persecution by Hong Kong authorities.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai convicted of fraud
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the persecution of Jimmy Lai by Hong Kong authorities.
Hong Kong: Ronson Chan charged with obstructing police
NUJ condemns decision to charge Chair of Hong Kong Journalists Association following arrest on 7 September.
NUJ condemns arrest of journalist Ronson Chan
The NUJ has joined sister unions in calling on authorities to drop all charges and end the targeting of journalists in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: NUJ and IFJ call for charges against journalist Allan Au to be dropped
Au is the eighth journalist arrested under anti-sedition legislation this month.
Hong Kong: IFJ report documents dire status of Hong Kong’s media
The International Federation of Journalists remains gravely concerned at the rapid collapse of Hong Kong’s free media since the National Security Law’s enactment in 2020 and threats to the safety and well-being of journalists.
