A Hong Kong court is set to rule in September regarding the alleged wrongful termination of Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter. Cheng claims she was illegally fired after assuming a leadership position within a local press union earlier this year. She has launched a private prosecution against Dow Jones Publishing, the WSJ’s parent company, alleging the dismissal was retaliatory. The case raises concerns about press freedom and labour rights in Hong Kong. The outcome could set a precedent for protecting journalists involved in union activities. No further details regarding the allegations were provided in the source text. The court's decision is eagerly anticipated by press freedom advocates.