Poll coverage makes a splash

One of several parachutists sails over Victoria Harbour dragging a banner bearing a poll logo celebrating the launch of RTHK's election TV series.

Director of Broadcasting Chu Pui-hing, who was officiating at the launch, yesterday denied that RTHK had veered towards self-censorship with a proposal - later abandoned - for a cooling-off period in its election-day reports.

He said an RTHK editorial meeting had discussed a proposed policy to limit commentary in reports but had decided to focus on fair reporting instead.