Through narrating self-reflections, this paper explores the disparities between theoretical discussions of advocacy journalism and its practical application in the newsroom, highlighting the challenges of upholding professional integrity under external pressures.

Drawing on my previous work 港人跨國離散媒體——新聞或倡議？, I argue that Hong Kong diaspora media position themselves as advocacy journalists, striving to balance factual reporting with ideological commitments.

But this approach inevitably attracts reader criticism regarding framing, angles, and topic selection

Fernando Cheung (right), former lawmaker, is now a refugee in Canada working as social work lecturer in Toronto.

Photo: Shiu and Cheung holding a candlelight vigil for detainees in Castle Peak Bay immigration centre in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong on October 6, 2020.

A memorable chance to learn how to shoot a parade, a prime minister, with support from Hong Kong Journalists Association- their accreditation accepted by PM Office. 記協及攝記協是我家 🥹