Published 2 years ago

Head of Hong Kong journalists' union arrested

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Ronson Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), was arrested on Wednesday. Chan's employer, Channel C, said the veteran reporter and another employee had gone to the city's Mong Kok district to report on a meeting of public housing apartment owners. They allegedly refused to show ID to police officers, who claimed they were "acting suspiciously". Chan was set to leave the city and begin an overseas fellowship.

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The Guardian

Hong Kong journalist union chair arrested weeks before Oxford fellowship

Ronson Chan was preparing for stint in UK before being arrested for allegedly obstructing a police officer

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Hong Kong police arrest chairman of largest journalist group

The chairman of Hong Kong’s largest journalists' association has been arrested for allegedly obstructing police and public disorder while reporting, the latest case sparking concerns of declining media freedom in the city

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hong Kong police arrest chairman of largest journalist group

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Hong Kong police arrest chairman of largest journalist group

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The Washington Post

Hong Kong police arrest chairman of largest journalist group

The chairman of Hong Kong’s largest journalists’ association has been arrested for allegedly obstructing police and public disorder while reporting, the latest case sparking concerns of declining media freedom in the city

2 years ago

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Hong Kong police arrest chairman of largest journalist group - Local News 8

HONG KONG (AP) — The chairman of Hong Kong’s largest journalists’ association has been arrested for allegedly obstructing police and public disorder while reporting, the latest case sparking concerns of declining media freedom in the city. Local news outlet Channel C reported that Ronson Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association and its employee, and a colleague had planned to report on a meeting of public housing apartment owners.…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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