Following our recent statement expressing concern over the detention of two journalists in Macau, the Journalists and Communication Professionals in Asia (JOCPA) welcomes the attention the issue has received in international media. Our call to uphold press freedom and safeguard journalistic integrity has sparked significant public debate and has been featured in multiple outlets, particularly in Portuguese-language media.
The Portuguese public broadcaster RTP highlighted our reminder to the Macau authorities of their obligations under the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration, which guarantees civil liberties including freedom of the press:
📎 Macau says journalists are not exempt from the law after detention
Another RTP piece reported in greater depth on our concern regarding the blurring of lines between journalism and state propaganda:
📎 JOCPA accuses Macau of wanting to reduce journalism to an instrument of propaganda
Ponto Final, a Portuguese-language newspaper based in Macau, also covered our statement and the wider implications for press freedom in the region:
📎 Association accuses Macau of wanting to limit journalism to an instrument of propaganda
Additionally, the news was circulated via the Atlantic Federation of News Agencies (AMAN):
📎 Macau under scrutiny over press freedom
We sincerely thank these outlets for amplifying our message and for contributing to the broader conversation about the importance of safeguarding press freedom in Asia. JOCPA will continue to monitor the situation closely and stands ready to support all journalists facing pressure or repression.
🟦 For more on our original statement, click here.