Freedom of the press has steadily eroded in Hong Kong since city 's return to Chinese sovereignty . Survey shows nearly 87 % of journalists say press freedom in Hong Kong has deteriorated . Government 's grip on flow of information is main form of eroding press freedom . Comment:
Freedom of the press has steadily eroded in Hong Kong since city 's return to Chinese sovereignty . Survey shows nearly 87 % of journalists say press freedom in Hong Kong has deteriorated . Government 's grip on flow of information is main form of eroding press freedom . Increased self-censorship is most dangerous form of declining press freedom .