Conflict between The Wall Street Journal and Hong Kong Journalists Association
Selina Cheng, the newly elected chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, lost her job at The Wall Street Journal after refusing her supervisor's request to withdraw from the election for the leadership post, citing a link to press freedom advocacy.
Key Points
- Selina Cheng lost her job after refusing to withdraw from the election for the chair of the HKJA
- The Wall Street Journal faces criticism over alleged interference in employees' advocacy for press freedom
- Concerns over declining media freedom in Hong Kong post-national security law
Pros
- Selina Cheng's commitment to press freedom advocacy
- Highlighting concerns over declining media freedom in Hong Kong
Cons
- Alleged pressure on employees to refrain from advocating for press freedom