Australian Chinese Media Self-Censoring Due to Fears of Reprisal From Beijing: Report

Australian Chinese Media Self-Censoring Due to Fears of Reprisal From Beijing: Report
WeChat app is seen on a smartphone on July 13, 2021. Dado Ruvic/REUTERS/Illustration
Daniel Y. Teng
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Chinese-language media groups in Australia actively self-censor over fears staff, and family members could face reprisals from Beijing.

“Our staff members in China and Australia come from mainland China; their families are all in China,” one media proprietor told the Sydney-based Lowy Institute. “This is despite the fact that some of them obtain Australian citizenships or permanent residencies here.”

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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