Hong Kong authorities deny visa to Economist journalist
PTI, Nov 13, 2021, 11:46 AM IST
Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation, the magazine said in a statement on Friday. Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong for the magazine and covered China and Hong Kong.
“We regret their decision … We urge the government of Hong Kong to maintain access for the foreign press, which is vital to the territory’s standing as an international city,” said Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, in a statement.
Immigration authorities did not immediately respond to an email request for comment. Phone calls to the information office outside of business hours went unanswered.
“Very sad I won’t be able to continue reporting from Hong Kong. I loved getting to know the city and its people. I will miss you all,” Wong said in a message posted on Twitter.
Wong previously worked for the Financial Times and Reuters in China.
Many have worried about the erosion of press freedom in a city that was once a bastion for it. In August last year, Hong Kong immigration authorities denied a visa to Aaron Mc Nicholas, an incoming editor for Hong Kong Free Press, an independent news outlet, without giving a reason.
In June, Apple Daily, the Chinese-language tabloid backed by pro-democracy billionaire Jimmy Lai, was forced to shut down after police froze USD 2.3 million of its assets, searched its office, and arrested five top editors and executives. Police also accused the individuals of foreign collusion to endanger national security.
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