Hong Kong’s Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, has publicly criticized the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) regarding its upcoming executive committee elections. Tang labelled the election a “black-box operation,” questioning the group’s transparency and credibility. The criticism stems from the HKJA’s decision not to publicly release the list of candidates. The HKJA chair responded, citing “intense harassment” as the reason for withholding the candidate list to protect individuals. This controversy arises amidst growing concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong. The situation highlights escalating tensions between the government and remaining press organizations in the city. Further scrutiny is expected as the election approaches and concerns about transparency remain.