Covering the 2019 Hong Kong Protests

This book examines the challenges faced by journalists covering protests in complex geopolitical contexts, including the 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill Movement, and the Chinese government's efforts to suppress social movements. It explores the perspectives of citizen journalists, student journalists, and independent journalists and looks at the future of press freedom in the city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book delves into the profound impact of governmental, institutional, and individual factors on journalists reporting on protests, with a specific focus on the 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill Movement. Through an extensive examination, the discussion explores the myriad challenges faced by frontline journalists in covering protests that unfolded in complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical contexts and media ecologies. Moreover, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Chinese government's relentless efforts to suppress social movements by curtailing press freedom, aiming to silence criticism of the government and maintain control over information regarding protest efforts.

In separate chapters, the book delves into these issues from the perspectives of citizen journalists, student journalists, and independent journalists who have played pivotal roles in the most recent social movements in Hong Kong. These individuals provide invaluable insights into the experiences, struggles, and strategies employed by journalists in navigating the challenging terrain of reporting on protests under repressive conditions.

The book concludes with a thought-provoking examination of the future of press freedom in Hong Kong following the passage of the National Security Law. The authors raise important questions about the implications of this legislation on the rights and freedoms of journalists, as well as the broader implications for democracy and civil society in the city.

Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of journalism and media studies, offering a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex dynamics that shape journalists' coverage of protests in challenging geopolitical contexts. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by frontline journalists, the strategies employed by governments to suppress dissent, and the potential implications for press freedom and social movements in the future.

Weight: 203g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030822286
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021