The British magazine "The Economist" issued a statement stating that its reporter Sue-lin Wong's work visa renewal was denied. The newspaper regretted the Hong Kong government's decision and urged the authorities to continue to allow foreign media to visit Hong Kong for interviews.
The Immigration Department did not explain the reasons for refusal of visas. When accepting enquiries, it indicated that it refused to comment on individual cases.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association issued a statement today (13th) expressing its deep regret and regret about the incident. It believes that the Immigration Department’s refusal to comment on the incident "cannot relieve the public’s suspicions at all" and is unfair to the public and the parties concerned. It urges the authorities to explain clearly. reason.
A Hong Kong journalist based in the British magazine The Economist was not granted an extension of his work visa by the Immigration Department. The Immigration Department refused to explain why, saying that he would not comment on individual incidents.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association issued a statement today stating that it is not an isolated incident to worry that foreign media reporters' work visas will not be renewed, but that the Hong Kong government is tightening foreign media coverage in Hong Kong.
The HKIA stated that the Immigration Department did not clearly explain the reasons for the refusal and was unfair to the parties, their work organizations, and the public. It also expressed its deep regret and pity for the incident, and urged the Immigration Department to explain the reasons for explanation. Public misgivings, avoid speculation from the outside world.
In recent years, many foreign journalists have been denied work visas. The Association emphasized that the incident involved the public’s right to know and Hong Kong’s international status.
If the refusal of foreign media to report in Hong Kong becomes the norm, the HKIA is worried that foreign media will find another city as the headquarters of the organization, which will undermine Hong Kong’s long-established brand image of the "Asian World City". Therefore, it has repeatedly urged the relevant authorities to clearly explain the reasons for the refusal to renew the license. .
Once reported on the dissolution of labor unions, "The Economist" reporter was refused visa approval and the editor-in-chief expressed regret that the Consumer Council suspended the "Consumer Rights News Reporting Award".
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