Desperate efforts of bureaucrats, pro-Beijing legislator and community leader to suppress dissident voices, tarnishing Freedom of Speech in HK

Eunice Yung Hoi-yan reported to the Police Headquarter on April 5 that a Facebook page, “Hong Kong Popo”, was allegedly smearing the police force and provoking violence. Although the Facebook page has around 405,000 fans, Yung said she received 40 complaints, all criticizing content of the page being extremely violent and hostile towards Hong Kong Police. Yung added that the page could have committed criminal offence, and believe it was necessary for the police to launch thorough investigation.

Separately, on March 28, a RTHK current affairs programme, “The Pulse” interviewed WHO’s assistant director general Dr Bruce Aylward about Coronavirus and how different countries were handling the disease. During one segment, a journalist asked Aylward via teleconference if the organisation would consider granting Taiwan membership to WHO.

The question sparked a wave of controversies when secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah issued a statement on April 2 accusing the station of breaching ‘one-China principle’ and failing to abide by its governing charter.

Fu Chen-chong, Chairman of a pro-Beijing organization “Defend Hong Kong Campaign” and three supporters protested at the entrance of RTHK station on April 5, demanding the station to dismiss the journalist involved. Due to restriction on gatherings with more than 4 people, only 4 participants were seen.

Sources: NOW TV; Stand News #Apr5
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