perceptions of HK media

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1009 people were surveyed this month about their appraisal of the local news media. (found via eastsouthwestnorth)

Freedom of the press in HK

65% satisfied
13% dissatisfied

Perceived the local news media to be responsible in their reporting

26% responsible
43% irresponsible

Perceived that the local news media had given full play to the freedom of speech

74% given full play
22% not given full play

Perceived that the local news media had misused/abused the freedom of press

68% misused/abused
25% not misused/abused

Perceived that the local news media had practised self-censorship

50% practised
40% not practised

Perceived that the local news media had scruples when criticizing the HKSAR Government

32% scruples
64% no scruples

Perceived that the local news media had scruples when criticizing the Central Government

61% scruples
33% no scruples