Political situation
Written by: Luo Jiaqing
2020-09-29 11:15
Last update date: 2020-09-29 11:16
The police revised the definition of "media representative" in the "General Police Regulations" and caused controversy. The Chief Executive Carrie Lam met with reporters before attending the guild this morning (29th). She said that the government has always respected freedom of the press and opened the press office three years ago. Publish the system and allow online media to join. So far, there have been 206 media in the publishing system. It is considered appropriate for the police to modify the definition of media representatives.
Lam Cheng also pointed out that I hope everyone understands that there are restrictions on reporters' interviews. If the interview scene is chaotic, the police need to clearly determine the identity of the media and identify the interview work. "They are reporters and conduct intensive interviews." He emphasized that the police’s approach is quite objective. Being open and treating everyone equally does not mean suppressing and screening journalists.
Lam Cheng pointed out that I hope everyone understands that reporters have restrictions on interviews. If the interview scene is chaotic, the police need to clearly determine the identity of the media and identify the interview work.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
A reporter asked that 106 of the approximately 200 media registered in the press release system were foreign media that rarely interviewed in Hong Kong. They questioned whether the police's decision to screen some media was convincing in defense.
Lam Cheng responded that the Information Services Department has an established platform for the media to access information and allow everyone to apply to join the platform. Since she was open to pure online media after she took office, there have been more than 30 pure online media applications, and all media are welcome to continue to apply. It is objective, open and treats everyone equally.
Lam Cheng said that he had no comments on Li Junya's probation period, no comment, and no knowledge of the incident. He also pointed out that the Chief Executive would not interfere with the department to confirm the promotion and transfer arrangements.
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Li Junya's probation period is extended. Lam Cheng: Does not interfere with department promotion arrangements
Regarding the extension of the probation period for the Hong Kong and Taiwan reporter Li Junya, a reporter asked at the press conference that Li Junya asked the Chief Executive "Can you speak human language" and "I can't help you" after the July 21 attack, and was later complained. , Asked whether the chief executive was "stunned" because of these accusations, so he wanted to "retaliate."
Lam Cheng said that RTHK is a government agency as well as a public organization. She emphasized that the incident is a government department’s measure to manage civil servants. Department management handles it. She has no opinion, comment or knowledge of the incident. She also said that the Chief Executive will not interfere. Confirm the promotion and transfer arrangements with the intermediary department.
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