A Blow to Press Freedom in Hong Kong: The Dow Jones Verdict A recent court ruling against Dow Jones has dealt a blow to press freedom in Hong Kong.
The conviction of the publisher on charges related to trying to prevent journalist Selina Cheng from taking a union role is a rare victory for media rights, but the acquittal on the charge of dismissal raises more questions about the motivations behind her termination.
The case highlights the complex interplay between labor laws and corporate interests that govern journalists' working lives in Hong Kong.