The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, said today (12th) at the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the founding of Ta Kung Pao that the media should continue to make good use of press freedom and monitor government governance.
Chief Executive-designate Li Jiachao pointed out that as long as it does not violate the law, there is no limit to the freedom of the press in Hong Kong.
Carrie Lam: The media should take the initiative to convey national security messages
In her speech, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that the media plays an important role. No matter how the times change, the media's functions of analysis, comparison and reference for the public will never change. In addition to continuing to make good use of press freedom to monitor the government, they should also consciously safeguard national security. , abide by the law, and proactively convey the message of national security to the society, providing readers and viewers with accurate, comprehensive and impartial information.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
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Li Jiachao: The standard of press freedom in Hong Kong is consistent with that of advanced regions
In his speech, Li Jiachao pointed out that Hong Kong is a place where information is developed, and the media is flourishing. The freedom of the press is guaranteed by the Basic Law and is in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. As long as the law is not violated, there is unlimited space for press freedom, and the standards are comparable to those of advanced countries and regions. Consistent.
He mentioned that journalism has the power of a civil society and has important social responsibilities. It is not only for the development of the industry, but also because of the ethics of journalism.
Li Jiachao also pointed out that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the return of the motherland, and the next five years will be a critical moment for Hong Kong to "govern and prosper". I believe that Ta Kung Pao will continue to be a witness to history and report the successful practice of "one country, two systems" objectively, fairly and fairly.
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