The Hong Kong government recently announced a new round of switching of their upper management, including the appointment of Patrick Li Pak-chuen, Director of Broadcasting, as the new Permanent Secretary of the Security Bureau. As Director of Broadcasting Li had been accused by analysts of turning Radio and Television of Hong Kong (RTHK) into state media and a government mouthpiece, and now have concerns as to what actions he might take in his new position.
From scholars’ analysis, the only reason why Patrick Li got the job is that he has been compliant enough to carry out the government orders without question.
