The Broadcasting Authority has launched an investigation into an erroneous report by Asia Television on the death of former president Jiang Zemin.
It will also look into the role of the troubled television station's high-profile investor Wong Ching.
'The Broadcasting Authority is investigating the case in accordance with established procedures,' a government statement said yesterday.
'There was also public concern over the role of Wong Ching in ATV's management. The Broadcasting Authority will also conduct an investigation into the matter.'
The authority said it decided to investigate Wong's role after it received complaints and following extensive media coverage
ATV came under fire after the report was aired on July 6. The authority said it had received 41 complaints about ATV's report. Mainland tycoon Wong claimed that the first time he learned of the report was when he saw it on television.
An authority spokesman said: 'We will gather information from ATV and relevant parties. The time frame will hinge on the information the authority gathers and whether interviews need to be conducted.'