Wall Street Journal Faces Backlash Over Firing Hong Kong Journalist
Selina Cheng claims dismissal linked to her role in Hong Kong Journalists Association amid concerns over press freedom.
- Selina Cheng alleges her termination was due to her election as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA).
- The Wall Street Journal cites restructuring but refuses to comment on individual cases.
- Cheng's firing raises questions about the Journal's commitment to press freedom, especially in Hong Kong.
- The HKJA and international press freedom advocates express outrage and concern over the incident.
- Hong Kong's press freedoms have significantly declined since the enactment of national security laws in 2020.
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