A mainland journalist who photographed her peers and refused to show her credentials at a Hong Kong police press conference on Tuesday has defended her actions on Chinese social media after she was confronted and questioned by her fellow reporters. Chen Xiaoqian, a journalist from southern China’s Guangdong Radio and Television, was accused of taking pictures of local journalists with her mobile phone as they asked questions during the press conference, which was attended by the South China Morning Post. She refused repeated requests by journalists at the event to present her press pass and explain her intentions. Chen showed her business card to both police and reporters, but did not present a press pass. After the formal press conference concluded, Chen conducted a brief private interview with the police before telling waiting reporters that she had taken pictures of reporters as well as police officers at the event. Journalists union condemns attack on TVB vehicle by protesters “This is a press conference. Everyone can take pictures. We are just journalists. You can publish, I can publish. That’s it,” Chen said in Cantonese. Chen was questioned for a further 10 minutes by reporters who did not accept her explanation. “What will you do with the pictures of us? Where will you publish them?” they asked. “Why can’t you present your press pass? Why haven’t you taken any notes?” Today only(Smartphone only): 10% off for Ebay site - use code: EN4FALL
