Court Ruling Exposes the Shadowy Struggle for Press Freedom in Hong Kong The recent conviction of Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, by a Hong Kong court has shed light on the precarious situation for journalists in the city.
At its core, this case is about the essence of press freedom and the ability of journalists to hold those in power accountable.
Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, was dismissed in July 2024 after refusing to cut ties with the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA).