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What will Selina Cheng announce at her press conference on July 17, 2024?
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WSJ Fires Reporter Selina Cheng 24 Days After She Was Elected Chair of HKJA Amid Press Freedom Concerns
Jul 17, 2024, 12:15 PM
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has terminated the employment of Hong Kong-based reporter Selina Cheng, weeks after she was elected chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). Cheng alleges that the WSJ pressured her to withdraw from the election and resign from the executive committee of the HKJA, citing concerns that employees of the Journal should not be seen as advocating for press freedom in a place like Hong Kong. The firing, which occurred 24 days after her election, has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing that the WSJ's actions contradict its stance on press freedom, especially given the increasing pressure on journalists in Hong Kong from local authorities. Cheng is scheduled to hold a press conference at 5.30pm. Photos by Kyle Lam.
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