We will maintain a large presence in Hong Kong and have every intention of maintaining our coverage of Hong Kong and China," the statement said. "We plan to retain our business and print hub in Hong Kong while, over time, moving our digital editing hub to Seoul, giving us flexibility while keeping all of our resources easily accessible and in the region." The FT is owned by Nikkei, which has Japanese-language and English-language news operations in Hong Kong. A second Journal source said it is "considering" Tokyo, where it already has a bureau, as a location for some Hong Kong staff. Meanwhile, the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Hong Kong has said it is requesting further clarification of the new law.

Source: International New York Times July 15, 2020 08:26 UTC