China further erodes Hong Kong’s autonomy with journalist expulsion

Beijing’s move further strengthens its grip over Hong Kong following months of sometimes-violent protests. FMTNews MediaFreedom HongKong

HONG KONG: In ousting a group of American reporters in Beijing, China also dealt a severe blow to Hong Kong’s autonomy that could have lasting repercussions for media freedom in the city.

“Unless it is a matter of foreign affairs, the central government should not have a role,” said Fernando Cheung, a Hong Kong opposition lawmaker and frequent critic of Beijing. “By disallowing foreign journalists to work in Hong Kong, the Chinese central government has violated the Basic Law and the principles of ‘one country, two systems.’”

The unrest was first sparked by a proposed bill that would’ve allowed extraditions from Hong Kong to mainland China, which critics said would’ve left city residents at the mercy of its opaque justice system.Hong Kong’s ability to determine its own immigration policy has been undermined steadily in the past few years.

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