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Hong Kong commerce minister warns RTHK to observe broadcasting principles after complaints over TV show implying police hoarded masks
- Commerce and Economic Development Bureau which oversees public broadcaster issues statement singling out station head
- Police earlier condemned the allegations and filed their own complaint
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Hong Kong’s commerce minister has warned public broadcaster RTHK to strictly observe industry principles after more than 200 complaints were filed against a programme that implied police had stockpiled masks for officers amid a citywide shortage.
The force earlier denied the allegation, saying it was based on misinformation. It also wrote to RTHK heads to express its displeasure.
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In a press statement on Tuesday, the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, which oversees RTHK, also noted that the director of broadcasting should be held accountable for decisions taken by the station’s producers.
“The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development urges RTHK to strictly abide by the charter to provide public broadcasting services,” the statement read. The broadcasting charter states that RTHK must adhere to editorial principles of accuracy and impartiality.
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