HK Media Professional Refused Entry to Macau; Authorities Cite Public Security Concerns

Vivian Tam speaks at a book launch at the School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on July 20. Wenxin Cai/Epoch Times

Vivian Tam Wai-wan, a media professional and senior lecturer of journalism at a Hong Kong university was denied entry to Macau by local authorities on June 15, who cited public security concerns.

Ms. Tam had been invited by the Federation of Journalists in Macau to host a lecture on interview conduct. The Federation announced on June 15 that its workshop was canceled as the Macau security bureau had refused Ms. Tam entry.