DARK CLOUDS ON THE HORIZON
Hong Kong's freedom of expression faces new threats
(中文譯名：烏雲壓城 - 香港言論自由面對新威脅)
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● Contents 目錄
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Introduction and recommendations
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2
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Section 1
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SECRECY GROWS UNDER NEW LEADER
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5
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A secret visit to Beijing
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5
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Hong Kong visits also shrouded in secrecy
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6
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Too late to make the news
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6
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More statements and fewer press conferences
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A legal letter threatens press freedom
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Government apathy on attacks against journalists
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8
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UN body calls for press freedom changes
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9
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Section 2
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MEDIA FACES ACCESS CHALLENGES
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Ombudsman, Law Reform Commission announce reviews
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11
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Mixed signals on FOI legislation
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An archive law is also needed
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Privacy changes worry journalists
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Government proposes restrictive new companies rules
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Stalking law may be tabled
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Section 3
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CHINA TIGHTENS GRIP OVER HONG KONG
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15
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Process of co-opting owners continues
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The internet becomes a balancing force
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Personnel changes augur badly for Hong Kong
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Liaison office makes more calls to journalists
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Arrival of new propaganda head worries journalists
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Section 4
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ENDLESS BATTLE OVER NEW TV LICENCES
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TVB's legal bid to block newcomers rejected
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ATV stages 'propaganda' show
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ATV fined for airing biased show
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Court clears way for release of ATV report
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Section 5
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RTHK DIRECTOR MAKES WAVES
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RTHK veteran cites 'political pressure'
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Section 6
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A TROUBLED YEAR FOR DBC
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Shareholders lose mutual trust
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Cheng accuses Beijing of interference
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Mysterious tape points to Beijing role
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Authority fines DBC over closure
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DBC founder agrees sale to main shareholder
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Next Media abandons plan to quit Taiwan
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Contributors: Cliff Bale, Mak Yin-ting, Chole Lai and Stanley Leung
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