Hong Kong Journalist Sues Wall Street Journal Over Alleged Union-Related Dismissal

Selina Cheng claims her firing was linked to her election as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, a move she says violated employment laws.

Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, is suing the publication for what she claims was an unlawful dismissal related to her union activities.
Cheng alleges her termination was a result of her election as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, despite the newspaper citing restructuring as the reason.
Efforts for mediation with the Wall Street Journal failed, prompting Cheng to file a civil claim and pursue a criminal investigation under Hong Kong's employment laws.
The Wall Street Journal's parent company, Dow Jones, has not commented on the case, while Cheng argues the dismissal damages both her and the union's reputations.
Hong Kong's press freedom has significantly declined, with Cheng's case highlighting broader concerns about media rights under recent political changes.