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#Statement
It’s time to change the channel…RTHK awaits you
RTHK was struck, twice, on 4 March.
1. The Communications Authority announced it will cancel the requirement for free local TV licence holders to broadcast RTHK programming. This means that channels such as TVB and ViuTV can now stop broadcasting RTHK programmes if they so wish. (Prior to this announcement, broadcast licence holders TVB and HKTVE were obliged to broadcast 3.5 hours and 2.5 hours of RTHK programmes per week respectively on their integrated Chinese channels.)
2. Police Commissioner Chris P.K. Tang wrote to the Director of Broadcasting (of RTHK) and the Communications Authority again, criticising the content in a clip on "Headline News" which he claimed has caused viewers to have the wrong impression of the HKPF and has led to a misunderstanding about the police.
However, most do not know about the RTHK Board of Advisors, who are gearing up for the establishment of a “task force“. Their intentions are clear: they are attempting to go beyond their role as advisors to the Director of Broadcasting and intervene in the daily affairs of RTHK. Eugene Kin-Keung Chan, the chairperson of the committee, has asked the RTHK to provide internal information with respect to the police's complaint against "Headline News" - an obvious example of the committee's intervention.
The facts are before us: the government is using various means to target the factual reporting of RTHK, an entity within its own system. The RTHK Programme Staff Union declares the following:
• First, TVB has only been paying the administrative fee to the Communications Authority and the Spectrum Utilization Fee was waived, which is an advantage over other telecommunications providers. In return for waiving this fee, TVB was required to uphold the social responsibility of broadcasting RTHK programmes. Without this obligation to pay the Spectrum Utilization Fee and without the requirement to broadcast RTHK programming, TVB stands to benefit from scheduling programmes that can bring in more revenue. With public interest in mind, the Spectrum Utilization Fee should be now be payable by TVB.
• Secondly, the program "Headline News" did not accuse the police of hoarding anti-epidemic supplies. The first episode of 「驚方訊息」 "Scary Information" disclosed the fact that the police force was provided with a higher grade of protective equipment than the healthcare workers. The emphasis was on the quality, not the quantity.
• Finally, clips in the episode are real news clips, viewers can judge for themselves. Commissioner Tang seems to be making a mountain out of a mole hill when he complained about what he perceived to be a negative portrayal of the police force. Besides, we have the “Police Report" program which has been in production for 40 years now is well-known to public. We are afraid that Commissioner Tang is overly concerned about whether our viewers are developing a misunderstanding of police officers.
RTHK has always been a part of Hong Kong. In this time of unrest, our staff members will continue to uphold justice, protect editorial freedom along with the freedom of speech. We openly invite friends of RTHK to continue enjoying our programs.
RTHK Programme Staff Union
3 March 2020
Source : RTHK Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/rthkunion/posts/2948473551841109
#RTHK #PoliceState #WhiteTerror #Censorship #FreedomOfSpeech
It’s time to change the channel…RTHK awaits you
RTHK was struck, twice, on 4 March.
1. The Communications Authority announced it will cancel the requirement for free local TV licence holders to broadcast RTHK programming. This means that channels such as TVB and ViuTV can now stop broadcasting RTHK programmes if they so wish. (Prior to this announcement, broadcast licence holders TVB and HKTVE were obliged to broadcast 3.5 hours and 2.5 hours of RTHK programmes per week respectively on their integrated Chinese channels.)
2. Police Commissioner Chris P.K. Tang wrote to the Director of Broadcasting (of RTHK) and the Communications Authority again, criticising the content in a clip on "Headline News" which he claimed has caused viewers to have the wrong impression of the HKPF and has led to a misunderstanding about the police.
However, most do not know about the RTHK Board of Advisors, who are gearing up for the establishment of a “task force“. Their intentions are clear: they are attempting to go beyond their role as advisors to the Director of Broadcasting and intervene in the daily affairs of RTHK. Eugene Kin-Keung Chan, the chairperson of the committee, has asked the RTHK to provide internal information with respect to the police's complaint against "Headline News" - an obvious example of the committee's intervention.
The facts are before us: the government is using various means to target the factual reporting of RTHK, an entity within its own system. The RTHK Programme Staff Union declares the following:
• First, TVB has only been paying the administrative fee to the Communications Authority and the Spectrum Utilization Fee was waived, which is an advantage over other telecommunications providers. In return for waiving this fee, TVB was required to uphold the social responsibility of broadcasting RTHK programmes. Without this obligation to pay the Spectrum Utilization Fee and without the requirement to broadcast RTHK programming, TVB stands to benefit from scheduling programmes that can bring in more revenue. With public interest in mind, the Spectrum Utilization Fee should be now be payable by TVB.
• Secondly, the program "Headline News" did not accuse the police of hoarding anti-epidemic supplies. The first episode of 「驚方訊息」 "Scary Information" disclosed the fact that the police force was provided with a higher grade of protective equipment than the healthcare workers. The emphasis was on the quality, not the quantity.
• Finally, clips in the episode are real news clips, viewers can judge for themselves. Commissioner Tang seems to be making a mountain out of a mole hill when he complained about what he perceived to be a negative portrayal of the police force. Besides, we have the “Police Report" program which has been in production for 40 years now is well-known to public. We are afraid that Commissioner Tang is overly concerned about whether our viewers are developing a misunderstanding of police officers.
RTHK has always been a part of Hong Kong. In this time of unrest, our staff members will continue to uphold justice, protect editorial freedom along with the freedom of speech. We openly invite friends of RTHK to continue enjoying our programs.
RTHK Programme Staff Union
3 March 2020
Source : RTHK Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/rthkunion/posts/2948473551841109
#RTHK #PoliceState #WhiteTerror #Censorship #FreedomOfSpeech
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Following complaints made by the police about RTHK’s satirical show Headliner, the requirement for free TV licensees to air this show is lifted. This is a solid example of police interfering with freedom of the press
#RTHK #FreedomOfPress #FreedomOfSpeech
Further reading:
It’s time to change the channel…RTHK awaits you
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/18192
#RTHK #FreedomOfPress #FreedomOfSpeech
Further reading:
It’s time to change the channel…RTHK awaits you
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/18192
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#GregoryWong #RTHK #BelowTheLionRock
RTHK’s Programme “Below The Lion Rock”: Episodes With Gregory Wong, A Local Actor In Support of The Democracy Movement Were Taken Out
Gregory Wong, a local actor in support of the democracy movement was charged of entering into the Legislative Council on 1 July 2019.
According to RTHK, as Gregory is currently undergoing judicial procedure, episodes with him as the main character of TV programme “Below The Lion Rock” will be taken out.
Gregory has taken a cameo role in RTHK’s “Headliner” last month, but his showtime was short, and thus the episode was not taken out.
Gregory described the news as a “Black Friday News” on his Facebook page.
Source: RTHK news
#Mar14 #July1Legco #WhiteTerror
RTHK’s Programme “Below The Lion Rock”: Episodes With Gregory Wong, A Local Actor In Support of The Democracy Movement Were Taken Out
Gregory Wong, a local actor in support of the democracy movement was charged of entering into the Legislative Council on 1 July 2019.
According to RTHK, as Gregory is currently undergoing judicial procedure, episodes with him as the main character of TV programme “Below The Lion Rock” will be taken out.
Gregory has taken a cameo role in RTHK’s “Headliner” last month, but his showtime was short, and thus the episode was not taken out.
Gregory described the news as a “Black Friday News” on his Facebook page.
Source: RTHK news
#Mar14 #July1Legco #WhiteTerror
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Watch our English-subtitled "Shock Report" from RTHK’s populat news commentary Headliner:
This episode is about Leader's Election Debate. Enjoy the show!
#ShockReport #Headliner #RTHK
Watch our English-subtitled "Shock Report" from RTHK’s populat news commentary Headliner:
This episode is about Leader's Election Debate. Enjoy the show!
#ShockReport #Headliner #RTHK
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#Interview
Hong Kong Lyricist Albert Leung: "Even a firefly can light up the sky"
Hong Kong lyricist Albert Leung not only showed his support for the anti-ELAB movement publicly, but he also created movement-related songs like “City of Sadness”. His name was then censored by the Chinese Communist Party government and his works were marked as “by anonymous” in China.
In an interview with RTHK's The Screening Room, Leung reiterated that he did nothing wrong by fighting for freedom. In this regard, “being named anonymous is some sort of an honour”. He expected that he will have less work after he expressed his stance, but it was more important to listen to your conscience.
"I don't think darkness can overcome the light. Even a firefly can light up the sky," Leung said.
Source: Stand News
Watch: RTHK The Screening Room
#May17 #AlbertLeung #Cantopop #thescreeningroom #RTHK
Hong Kong Lyricist Albert Leung: "Even a firefly can light up the sky"
Hong Kong lyricist Albert Leung not only showed his support for the anti-ELAB movement publicly, but he also created movement-related songs like “City of Sadness”. His name was then censored by the Chinese Communist Party government and his works were marked as “by anonymous” in China.
In an interview with RTHK's The Screening Room, Leung reiterated that he did nothing wrong by fighting for freedom. In this regard, “being named anonymous is some sort of an honour”. He expected that he will have less work after he expressed his stance, but it was more important to listen to your conscience.
"I don't think darkness can overcome the light. Even a firefly can light up the sky," Leung said.
Source: Stand News
Watch: RTHK The Screening Room
#May17 #AlbertLeung #Cantopop #thescreeningroom #RTHK
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#Interview #RubyLeung #PoliceReport #Drama #HongKongPolice #PoliceImage
Former Police Report Host Resigns: “Do I have to support them even when they are wrong?”
Ruby Leung grew up watching Hong Kong police drama which often portrayed the police as heroic and righteous. So, it was natural that she would join the police force after graduating from university. Her work experience as a police officer ranged from patrolling to duties at the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau and the Special Duties Team. She even hosted the show Police Report (on #RTHK) which has been cancelled recently. However, she always found it difficult to accept the culture in the police force where dissenting voices are not well tolerated.
https://telegra.ph/Interview-Former-Police-Report-Host-Resigns-Do-I-have-to-support-them-even-when-they-are-wrong-08-14
Former Police Report Host Resigns: “Do I have to support them even when they are wrong?”
Ruby Leung grew up watching Hong Kong police drama which often portrayed the police as heroic and righteous. So, it was natural that she would join the police force after graduating from university. Her work experience as a police officer ranged from patrolling to duties at the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau and the Special Duties Team. She even hosted the show Police Report (on #RTHK) which has been cancelled recently. However, she always found it difficult to accept the culture in the police force where dissenting voices are not well tolerated.
https://telegra.ph/Interview-Former-Police-Report-Host-Resigns-Do-I-have-to-support-them-even-when-they-are-wrong-08-14
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[Interview] Former Police Report Host Resigns: “Do I have to support them even when they are wrong?”
Text: Ronson Chan
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#GoHKSubtitles
#RTHK's Hong Kong Connection: Episode on "Freedom and Fear" (2020-06-08)
"The day we all fear being arrested for assembling, will be the day we truly lose our freedom of assembly"
#HongKongConnection #FreeSpeech
#RTHK's Hong Kong Connection: Episode on "Freedom and Fear" (2020-06-08)
"The day we all fear being arrested for assembling, will be the day we truly lose our freedom of assembly"
#HongKongConnection #FreeSpeech
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#PressFreedom #RTHK
Arrested News Docu Producer Reminds Journalists: Carry on what we ought to do
On Nov 3, 2020, the Hong Kong police arrested Bao Choy, a RTHK producer who took part in investigative reports about police brutality and misconduct.
The police accused Choy of making a false declaration while conducting licence plate searches of vehicles allegedly connected to the white-clad gangsters involved in the mob attack in Yuen Long on July 21, 219.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) comdemned the authorities for "exhausting every possible way to suppress" media workers who try to uncover the truth.
RTHK's director of broadcast Leung Ka-shu, who has been attacked by Beijing loyalists, expressed concern over the grave impact on RTHK staff and its consequence.
The chairman of HKJA, Chris Yeung, also pointed out that “the immediate question is whether reporters will still be comfortable to do regular vehicle licence checks, as they have been for years, because there is now a risk they may face charges”.
On the evening of Nov 3, 2020, Choy on bail met with the press outside Taipo Police Station. She thanked fellow media workers for their concern and hopes journalists in Hong Kong could stay unswayed and uphold professionalism. "Carry on what we ought to do," said Choy.
Source: Apple Daily; InMedia; RTHK #Nov3
https://bit.ly/2JzbGdB
#Arrest #WhiteTerror #BaoChoy #Journalism #HongKongConnection
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Police Arrests Journalist of News Programme Addressing Police-Triad Alleged Collusion during Yuen Long 7.21 Triad Attack
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/26379
Arrested News Docu Producer Reminds Journalists: Carry on what we ought to do
On Nov 3, 2020, the Hong Kong police arrested Bao Choy, a RTHK producer who took part in investigative reports about police brutality and misconduct.
The police accused Choy of making a false declaration while conducting licence plate searches of vehicles allegedly connected to the white-clad gangsters involved in the mob attack in Yuen Long on July 21, 219.
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) comdemned the authorities for "exhausting every possible way to suppress" media workers who try to uncover the truth.
RTHK's director of broadcast Leung Ka-shu, who has been attacked by Beijing loyalists, expressed concern over the grave impact on RTHK staff and its consequence.
The chairman of HKJA, Chris Yeung, also pointed out that “the immediate question is whether reporters will still be comfortable to do regular vehicle licence checks, as they have been for years, because there is now a risk they may face charges”.
On the evening of Nov 3, 2020, Choy on bail met with the press outside Taipo Police Station. She thanked fellow media workers for their concern and hopes journalists in Hong Kong could stay unswayed and uphold professionalism. "Carry on what we ought to do," said Choy.
Source: Apple Daily; InMedia; RTHK #Nov3
https://bit.ly/2JzbGdB
#Arrest #WhiteTerror #BaoChoy #Journalism #HongKongConnection
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Police Arrests Journalist of News Programme Addressing Police-Triad Alleged Collusion during Yuen Long 7.21 Triad Attack
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/26379
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《鏗鏘集》編導蔡玉玲被控虛假陳述 勉勵同業續「無畏無懼無私」 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒報導）參與製作港台節目《鏗鏘集：7.21誰主真相》編導蔡玉玲，被指以不正當資料作車輛查冊，涉嫌違反《道路交通條例》，遭警方以作出虛假陳述起訴。蔡玉玲傍晚保釋後，在大埔警署外見記者。她先感謝記者關心，又希望香港的新聞工作者能繼續信守「無畏無懼無私」的價值，「繼續做我哋應該做嘅嘢」。 蔡玉玲見記者時表現冷靜，表示案件涉及香港電台作為新聞機構的角色
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#PressFreedom #WhiteTerror
Television documentary leading to HK journalist’s arrest shortlisted for Asian Television Awards
On November 3, 2020, Hong Kong Police arrested RTHK journalist Choy Yuk-ling (a.k.a. #BaoChoy) for violating the Road Traffic Ordinance, concerning searches done at an openly accessible Transport Department database on car owner information. The searches were carried out for a television documentary about an alleged police-mobster collusion in July 2019.
The television documentary, titled "7.21 Who Owns the Truth", showed white-clad mobsters carrying weapons gathered in Yuen Long town area before attacking passengers of West Rail train at Yuen Long Station. Police officers sighted at neighbouring scenes failed to intervene and showed friendly gestures towards them.
A day after Bao Choy was arrested, the said television documentary she produced was reportedly shortlisted for the 25th Asian Television Awards, a substantial recognition of Choy's professionalism.
[Editor’s Notes
The Asia Television Awards, held since 1996, are the most prominent and recognised events in the Asian television industry, with a judging panel of more than 60 professionals from different regions.]
Source: Cupid News #Nov4 https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/680432435954136/?d=n
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Television documentary leading to HK journalist’s arrest shortlisted for Asian Television Awards
On November 3, 2020, Hong Kong Police arrested RTHK journalist Choy Yuk-ling (a.k.a. #BaoChoy) for violating the Road Traffic Ordinance, concerning searches done at an openly accessible Transport Department database on car owner information. The searches were carried out for a television documentary about an alleged police-mobster collusion in July 2019.
The television documentary, titled "7.21 Who Owns the Truth", showed white-clad mobsters carrying weapons gathered in Yuen Long town area before attacking passengers of West Rail train at Yuen Long Station. Police officers sighted at neighbouring scenes failed to intervene and showed friendly gestures towards them.
A day after Bao Choy was arrested, the said television documentary she produced was reportedly shortlisted for the 25th Asian Television Awards, a substantial recognition of Choy's professionalism.
[Editor’s Notes
The Asia Television Awards, held since 1996, are the most prominent and recognised events in the Asian television industry, with a judging panel of more than 60 professionals from different regions.]
Source: Cupid News #Nov4 https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/680432435954136/?d=n
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Patrick Li Criticises LMF’s Cursing Songs as “Indecent” and Unsuitable as the Interviewee. All Programs in RTHK Need His Approval Before Airing
Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Li, who had no media experience, was brought as an outside manager and became the Director of Broadcasting. Only four days since his office, he unleashed his swaggering. Li held an Editor Meeting with all department heads of RTHK. In Apple Daily’s exclusive news, Li stated in the meeting that all programs within that week need his approval before airing. Among the Public Affair Programs in his “approval scope”, Hong Kong Connection will be about animal rights; This Week will focus on movies, while Hong Kong Stories will air an interview with the band LMF. Li criticised that LMF was indecent with their cursing in songs and suggested that other interview guests should be invited.
#LMF #PatrickLi #DirectorofBroadcasting #EditorialFreedom #Censorship
Source: Apple Daily, #Mar4
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Patrick Li Criticises LMF’s Cursing Songs as “Indecent” and Unsuitable as the Interviewee. All Programs in RTHK Need His Approval Before Airing
Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Li, who had no media experience, was brought as an outside manager and became the Director of Broadcasting. Only four days since his office, he unleashed his swaggering. Li held an Editor Meeting with all department heads of RTHK. In Apple Daily’s exclusive news, Li stated in the meeting that all programs within that week need his approval before airing. Among the Public Affair Programs in his “approval scope”, Hong Kong Connection will be about animal rights; This Week will focus on movies, while Hong Kong Stories will air an interview with the band LMF. Li criticised that LMF was indecent with their cursing in songs and suggested that other interview guests should be invited.
#LMF #PatrickLi #DirectorofBroadcasting #EditorialFreedom #Censorship
Source: Apple Daily, #Mar4
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