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By Yaqiu Wang/CPJ Asia Research Associate
A new Chinese-language website pledging to provide Hong Kong with "independent, accurate and fair" news is the latest journalism venture to open in the city, in an attempt to counter increasing Chinese control of the media. Citizen News was launched January 1 by a group of journalists, including Kevin Lau Chun-to and Daisy Li Yuet-wah, who say they plan to cover a wide range of issues and views across the political spectrum.
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December 8, 2016
The Committee to Protect Journalists is hosting the workshop, "Press Freedom for Open Government, Opportunities in the OGP Framework." at the 2016 Open Government Partnership Summit. CPJ Executive Director, Joel Simon, is joined by other renowned panelists as they discuss press freedom and open government in this one hour discussion.
December 6, 2016
December 2, 2016
CPJ promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. More about CPJ »
Annual ceremony and dinner to benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists. More »
Do you believe the free flow of information must be protected? Sign the #RightToReport petition and demand that President Obama immediately:
1. Issue a presidential policy directive prohibiting the hacking and surveillance of journalists and media organizations.
2. Limit aggressive prosecutions that ensnare journalists and intimidate whistleblowers.
3. Prevent the harassment of journalists at the U.S. border.
Or click here to see the full petition, and join leading journalists like Christiane Amanpour, The Guardian’s Alan Rusbridger, Editor of the AP Kathleen Carroll, and Arianna Huffington in signing on.
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