HKJA also serves as a channel for individuals to file complaints when unethical reporting in local media is observed.

HKJA is also a member of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange, a global network of non-governmental organisations that monitors censorship worldwide and defends journalists, writers, Internet users and others who are persecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression.

To maintain its neutrality, HKJA is funded by membership fees and other fund-raising activities, such as annual dinners, seminars (for non-members), training courses etc.

There are also five subcommittees which members can join: Press Freedom; Membership, Training and Welfare; China Concern; International Relations; Publication.

These courses cover topics such as how to conduct effective interviews in political, court or hospital settings.

[4] The champions of the JA Cup are: Questions over Hong Kong's press freedom were raised when the government announced plans to set up a committee to review public broadcasting in January 2005.

The greatest concern that arose from the establishment of the committee seemed to be the controversy over the editorial independence/freedom of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK).

In a response to the issue, HKJA opposed the bill as it felt that Article 23 posed a threat to freedom of expression and was also unnecessary.

On 26 October 2006, Ming Pao reported the findings of a survey in which Hong Kong people were asked to rate the local press.