More threats to Hong Kong media freedom with review of public broadcaster
Pro-Beijing supporters regularly file complaints against RTHK, accusing it of antigovernment bias
19 February 2021 - 13:29
Hong Kong — Hong Kong’s government review of public broadcaster RTHK has found deficiencies in editorial management and a lack of transparency in handling complaints, signalling a major overhaul of the revered institution as concerns grow over media freedom.
The only independent, publicly funded media outlet on Chinese soil, Radio Television Hong Kong was founded in 1928 and is sometimes compared to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its charter guarantees it editorial independence...
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