WSJ publisher convicted in Hong Kong for deterring union participation
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Who
What
- Hong Kong court found Dow Jones Publishing guilty of deterring an employee from union rights.
- Selina Cheng, former WSJ reporter, was terminated weeks after becoming HKJA chair in 2024.
- Magistrate Cheung ruled the termination linked to duties about union involvement, not redundancy.
- Company pleaded not guilty to both charges; sentencing scheduled for a later date.
- The case highlights concerns about press freedom and union rights in Hong Kong.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
When
published 10 Sept, 05:31Z
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ingested 10 Sept, 05:53Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/10/wall-street-journal-selina-cheng-termination-lawsuit
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