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Written by: Huang Weilun
2020-09-25 11:14
Last update date: 2020-09-25 11:21
The police revised the definition of "media representative" under the "General Police Regulations". Under the new regulations, only media registered with the Information Services Department's press release system (GNMIS) or internationally recognized and well-known non-local media are recognized, and journalists' associations and filming are no longer recognized Associated documents, freelance journalists and student journalists were not recognized, and the measures provoked a response from the press.
Tan Huiyun, the co-representative of journalism educators from colleges and universities, stated on a program in Hong Kong and Taiwan this morning (25) that the world's trends do not define journalists in terms of institutions. The Pulitzer Prize, one of the highest honor awards in the press, also accepts freedom. The reporter participated.
She also said that freelance journalists need to be verified when applying for the Journalist Association. Among student journalists, only university journalism students can apply. She believes that the review system is effective and the police's approach is retrogressive.
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Tan Huiyun said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" this morning that she had been a reporter for more than 10 years and taught journalism for more than 10 years, but she was suddenly "recognized by DQ" as a journalist.
She continued that the seven colleges and universities in Hong Kong that have opened journalism departments have issued a joint statement for the first time, reflecting that most professors and teachers believe that the amendment is not objective and open.
She also said that she would continue to interview.
Many reporters with more than ten years of interview experience want to interview freely
In addition to being a lecturer at the School of Journalism and Communication at CUHK, Tan Huiyun is also a freelance journalist who has interviewed many anti-revision demonstrations.
She said that the general trend of the world does not define journalists in terms of institutions. Freelance journalists have been accepted to participate in the Pulitzer Prize, and they have also received awards.
She also said that many reporters with more than ten years of interview experience hope to conduct interviews freely in order to be more flexible, and only hold a bank account.
She pointed out that during the anti-revision demonstrations, the police suddenly pulled up the blockade from time to time. Even if the reporter was standing on the pavement, he might be included in the range, and she was concerned about whether the reporter was included in the blockade.
Tan Huiyun said that the general trend of the world does not define journalists in terms of institutions. The Pulitzer Prize, one of the highest honor awards in the press, also accepts freelance journalists.
(Information Picture/Photo by Zheng Zifeng)
Journalists also have to apply for permits "single grain" and other evidence
after the amendments, the police do not recognize the certificate and photo Journalists Journalists certificate holder is "media representatives."
Tan Huiyun said that in the past, she had also held a record-keeping certificate for interviews, and it was necessary to submit proofs such as "pay slips" when applying, describing "if you want to do it, you can do it."
She went on to say that the Association only accepts journalism students to apply for student membership and believes that the review system is effective and that the police's approach is retrogressive.
Regarding the fact that student reporters are still young and may not be suitable for front-line interviews, Tan Huiyun said that in the past, students were rarely arranged to interview conflicts, and mainly arranged for later in-depth reports or peaceful assemblies on campus.
She continued that student journalists are already adults, and there are also master students who will become professional journalists after one or two years. She hopes that they can receive more training under the guidance of the school.
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