Hong Kong’s media: Subtle censorship

Defying the fearful expectations of liberal advocates, Hong Kong's press has retained a high degree of freedom. Ten years after the handover, however, journalists still fear the worst and self-censorship has emerged as the most widespread problem in Hong Kong's media.

Only 11.6% of journalists who participated in an annual survey carried out by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) said the press is freer now than in 1997 compared to 58.4% that believed it isn't. Over 70% said self-ce...

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