Sunday, June 23, 2019

Hong Kong protests: Taking the streets, dominating the screens



As millions hit Hong Kong's streets, China seeks to downplay protests. Plus, movies of South Africa's apartheid era.


Covering the Hong Kong protests

"The world is watching" - that is the chant on the streets of Hong Kong as images of mega protests are beamed around the globe.
Two million people in a territory of seven million went out to stop the passage of a law that would allow suspected criminals to be extradited to mainland China.
We examine the dissonance between the coverage of the protests in Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as the effect the bill could have on journalists in the Special Administrative Region.









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