Li Jiachao's Q&A Session | Says that press freedom is like an ID card in the bag, and the court will handle political cases

The only candidate for the Chief Executive's election, Li Jiachao, will attend a question-and-answer session co-organized by seven electronic media outlets tonight (30th).

Some reporters asked how to protect the freedom of the press, and also mentioned that some journalists have emigrated or changed careers.

Li Jiachao has repeatedly said that "Hong Kong already has freedom of the press", just like having an ID card in his pocket, pointing out that some people use news as a coat to do illegal activities, and the court will see this type of case.

He did not directly respond to whether he would strengthen communication with various news organizations, but said "I think I am working hard to establish communication."

Before the Q&A session of Li Jiachao, a photo was taken for the media.

(Photo by Zhang Haowei)

The Q&A session was co-organized by seven TV stations and radio stations. The reporters took turns to ask questions, and there were no follow-up questions.

A reporter asked Li Jiachao: "Although the Basic Law says that press freedom is guaranteed, but many journalists choose to emigrate or change careers, what are the practical measures that make people believe that press freedom is indeed guaranteed? Will they strengthen communication with various news organizations? "

Li Jiachao's Q&A session was co-organized by seven TV stations and radio stations. Other reporters could only watch the live broadcast in TV City.

(Photo by Zhang Haowei)

Li Jiachao replied:

"Freedom of the press already exists in Hong Kong and is owned by all Hong Kong people. It is like an identification document, in the bag. Hong Kong already has freedom of the press! However, we are careful that some people use news as a cover to do something illegal Or acts for political purposes. In the future, we will see this type of case in the courts. Hong Kong has freedom of the press, and we have it.

How to do the biggest space in the news?

Of course, if the journalists themselves believe that they should go professional, the citizens will respect and trust them.

The enthusiasm of journalists, professional reflection, including reasonable income status, etc., allow journalists to choose for themselves.

I stress that freedom of the press already exists in Hong Kong, and it is already in our pockets. We must distinguish right from wrong.

In the past, some pretended to do journalism for political purposes, which polluted the freedom of the press, and we should be vigilant.

The government also has a responsibility. When there is a need to set things right, the government should have the courage of leaders to tell everyone that these things need to be set right.

Of course journalists, I have great respect and thanks for their work.

Because there is news, there is transparency first, which makes the government better.

I also have friends in the media, always... I think I'm working hard to establish communication, and if I'm elected, I'll continue to do this.

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Li Jiachao's answer is similar to the previous response, he has no direct answer, how will he communicate with different news organizations.

After the Q&A session, Li Jiachao left TV City without answering questions from other media.

(Photo by Zhang Haowei)

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