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Tang Jiahua: Reporters who intend to promote foreign sanctions or illegal crimes must consider surrounding evidence

2021-06-23T16:05:15.381Z


The day before yesterday (17th), the National Security Department of the police arrested five Next Media Group directors, including Zhang Jianhong, Chief Executive Officer of Next Media Group, on suspicion of conspiring to collude with foreign countries or foreign forces to endanger national security in violation of the "Minato National Security Law."


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Written by: Chen Chuolan

2021-06-19 18:28

Last update date: 2021-06-19 18:29

The day before yesterday (17th), the National Security Department of the police arrested 5 directors of Next Media Group, including Chief Executive Officer Zhang Jianhong of Next Media Group, and chief executive officer of Apple Daily on suspicion of conspiring to collude with foreign countries or foreign forces to endanger national security in violation of the "Minato National Security Law". Editor Luo Weiguang, etc., and frozen the assets of the three "Apple Daily" related companies.

Tang Jiahua said at the graduation ceremony of the Hong Kong School of Political Science and Administration today (19) that reporters will not break the law when reporting facts, but if the intention behind it is to promote foreign sanctions, there is a chance of breaking the law. To prove the intention behind it, past behavior and surrounding evidence are required. Confession, it is difficult to be convicted by one report alone.

If 3 companies are Apple licensees convicted or affect company registration

Tang Jiahua pointed out that the stay of the "Apple Daily" depends on whether the registrant belongs to the three companies. If the "Apple Daily" licensee belongs to one of the companies and the prosecution is convicted, it will have a chance to affect the company's registration. Affect the operation of "Apple Daily".

In addition, he pointed out that if a company is criminally prosecuted under the "Company Law", the relevant legal responsibilities shall be borne by the directors and decision makers of the company involved. The general company employees have no decision-making powers, so they will not constitute news reports and related actions. Personal criminal acts.

Tang Jiahua added that the police have not disclosed more information at the moment, but believe that apart from reports alleged to have violated the National Security Law, they also have other information, such as emails or correspondence, before prosecution will be made, rather than just based on one or two articles. Decided.

Tang Jiahua emphasized, "For the time being, we can't see the danger of "Apple Daily" continuing to operate. Under Article 31 of the "Minato National Security Law", the judge must be convicted before the judge has the power to stop the company's operation or registration or license. There is currently no conviction. To talk about whether the "Apple Daily" will be disqualified from newspaper business, I think it does not respect our system."

When attending the graduation ceremony of the Hong Kong School of Political Science and Administration, Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng said, "Politics is a matter for everyone, and everyone has their own responsibilities." (Photo by Chen Chuolan)

At the graduation ceremony of the Hong Kong School of Political Science and Administration, Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng said, "Politics is a matter for everyone, and everyone has their own responsibilities." Chaotic governance requires more political talents who love the country and Hong Kong to join the governance work, and the courses just provide opportunities for those who are interested in politics to deepen their understanding of policies.

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