Press Freedom's Hollow Promise The recent case of Jimmy Lai has sparked a heated debate about press freedom and its limitations.
Many have seized upon Lai's situation as evidence that the press can still hold power to account, but others see it as a sobering reminder that even prominent journalists are not immune to persecution.
Global news outlets have created an environment where powerful interests seek to exert influence over reporting. This phenomenon is nothing new; in fact, it has been a feature of modern journalism since its inception.