Hong Kong Exiled Journalists Launch New Global Media Platform.

Hong Kong journalists in exile have launched a new global media platform, The Chaser News and Photon Media, to publish stories not told in Hong Kong since China imposed a national security law five years ago. The platform will merge with prominent journalists Wu Lik-hon and Edward Li to provide uncensored reporting.

Title: Hong Kong Exiles Launch Global Media Platform to Challenge Censorship

A new global media platform, Chase The Light PULSE HK, has been launched by exiled Hong Kong journalists to publish stories not told in Hong Kong since the implementation of the national security law five years ago. The platform, a merger of The Chaser News and Photon Media, aims to provide uncensored reporting and challenge the censorship imposed by the Chinese government.

The initiative, led by prominent journalists Edward Lee and Wu Lik-han, is set to officially launch on Friday at a press conference in Taipei. The new platform will be headquartered in Taiwan, with teams from both The Chaser News and Photon Media working together. The merger brings together former staff from Apple Daily, Stand News, and RFA, who have been exiled due to their critical stance on the Chinese government.

The platform's advisory board includes politically charged figures such as Joseph Lian, a former Stand News director, and Mark Clifford, who runs the US-based Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK). These advisors are known for their strong anti-China sentiments, which are reflected in the platform's mission to provide unbiased and uncensored news.

The merger is seen as a strategic move to resurrect the fractured "yellow media" brands under a new banner. The platform aims to fill the void left by the suspension of Apple Daily, Stand News, and RFA, which were forced to close or relocate due to the national security law. The new platform is expected to stir up political turmoil in Hong Kong, as authorities have been keeping a close eye on the activities of these exiled journalists.

The launch of Chase The Light PULSE HK is a significant development in the global media landscape, particularly in the context of Hong Kong's ongoing political and economic struggles. The platform's success will depend on its ability to attract a wide audience and maintain its independence from political interference.

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