Hong Kong weighs ending impartiality rules for TV, radio

Mainland Chinese programs to be exempt from industry code of practice

Media observers say the ongoing crackdown on broadcast media in Hong Kong risks further undermining foreign investor confidence in the territory. © AP

PAK YIU and PEGGY YE, Nikkei staff writers

July 18, 2023 18:43 JST

HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong government announced Monday that it will exempt broadcasters from impartiality requirements for shows about the national security law, national education and national identity, dealing a further blow to the city's media freedom.

TV and radio broadcasters are required to air at least half an hour of programming about these subjects following a government mandate imposed in February.