Hong Kong’s John Lee promises to help local media expand networks beyond city

Hong Kong’s John Lee promises to help local media expand networks beyond city

Hong Kong’s leader has promised to assist local media organisations in expanding their networks beyond the city, while pledging not to interfere in their operations. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Wednesday made a rare move by mentioning assistance for the media in his policy address, and also later acknowledged the challenges facing the sector. “The government will assist the local media to expand their networks beyond Hong Kong, telling t…

'Struggling' media to get help expanding beyond HK

Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday that plans to help local media in expanding their network beyond Hong Kong we...