The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has raised concerns that the city’s new national security law could have “far-reaching implications” for the press, as it urged the government to provide protection for reporters. In a proposal shared on Saturday, the HKJA called on authorities to provide clearer definitions for provisions relating to offences, including external interference and theft of state secrets. What constitutes “state secrets” is too broad, the group said. Journalists receive leaks from government sources from time to time, for example in relation to personnel changes and p…
