Commercial Radio Hong Kong controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Controversy over Lee Wai-ling’s reassignment
Before renewal of CRHK’s broadcasting license, outspoken host Lee Wai-ling was moved from an influential morning program to a less prominent evening slot and replaced by station chief executive Stephen Chan. Management denied political motivation, while critics viewed the change in the context of pressure on Hong Kong media organizations.
2010
Protest over Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong sponsorship
Activists protested outside CRHK after the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong sponsored a political radio program. They argued that the arrangement disrespected the memory of Lam Bun, a former CR broadcaster killed during the 1967 riots and later associated with free expression. The DAB said the programming concerned livelihood issues rather than partisan promotion.
2004
Departures of outspoken political radio hosts
Albert Cheng Jing Han announced a hiatus and later resigned from CRHK, citing pressure attributed to the Chinese government. Raymond Wong Yuk-man also announced his departure and referred to threats to his family, although he later returned to the station with a new program. The events intensified debate about political pressure and freedom of expression in Hong Kong broadcasting.