Hong Kong Man Files Complaint About Broadcast Of Forced Confession

Simon Chang was detained in China for 15 days on charges of soliciting prostitutes, during which he claims he was tortured for information about the UK's role in Hong Kong protests. His forced confession was aired by Chinese state media in the UK. Chang, with the help of a human rights group, filed a complaint with the UK's Office of Communications, arguing that airing the confession violates the British Broadcasting Code and the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK is investigating CGTN, the Chinese station that aired the confession, for potential violations, similar to the case of Iran's Press TV in 2012.

What was Simon Chang accused of during his detention in China?

• Espionage

• Soliciting prostitutes

• Tax evasion

• Illegal immigration

Which organization assisted Simon Chang in filing a complaint?

• Human Rights Watch

• A human rights group

• Amnesty International

• The United Nations

What is CGTN's relationship with the UK broadcast regulator?

• It is under investigation by the UN

• It operates independently

• It is licensed by the UK broadcast regulator

• It is banned in the UK

What previous incident is mentioned as a precedent for CGTN's potential consequences?

• The suspension of a US broadcaster

• The ban of a French media outlet

• The closure of a Russian news channel

• The revocation of Iran's Press TV license

How long has the UK been investigating CGTN for airing questionable confessions?

• Six months

• Three months

• One year

• Two years