Key facts
- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urged media to safeguard truth and dispel falsehoods.
- Lee called on media to act as storytellers for mainland China and Hong Kong globally.
- The media should uphold professional ethics and objectivity, Lee said.
- Lee highlighted China's economic, technological, and national power achievements.
- Hong Kong's first five-year plan aims to enhance international communication capacity.
- The government will assist local media in expanding their networks outside the city.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has called on the city's media to uphold truth, dispel falsehoods, and serve as effective storytellers for mainland China and Hong Kong on the global stage. Speaking at an event marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lee outlined two key expectations for the journalism sector.
Lee urged journalists to safeguard truth and promote integrity, describing the media as a transmitter of public sentiment and a beacon for the community. He called on news professionals to uphold occupational ethics, maintain objectivity and impartiality, and remain vigilant against potential risks that could jeopardize social stability. He also called on the media to act as advocates for good stories about mainland China and Hong Kong, highlighting the country's achievements in economic strength, technology, and national power.
Lee noted that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan establishes a blueprint for economic and social development, helping the city align with national strategies during the 15th Five-Year Plan period to serve the country's broader needs. He added that the government will continue to assist local organizations in expanding their networks outside the city, ensuring that accurate stories of the nation and Hong Kong reach a wider audience. This, he said, would help overseas friends better understand China’s role as a driving force and stabilizer for global development, while showcasing the opportunities brought by Hong Kong’s role as a super-connector and super value-adder under the "one country, two systems" framework.