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Our corrections policy was first adopted on March 3, 2020.

  • HKFP must correct factual errors as quickly as possible.
  • Journalists should openly and honestly report errors to their editors. We encourage readers to report any errors to us via the contact page.
  • Falsities, misquotes, incorrect names, or misleading statements are among the situations where a correction may be warranted. However, corrections will not usually be issued for simple typos, unless the meaning or facts of the story are affected (see example.)
  • When issuing a correction, HKFP will publish:
    • The date and time of the correction.
    • The information that was corrected.
    • If appropriate, an apology and explanation.
  • Corrections will appear at the bottom (see example) of articles.
  • In extreme cases, we may withdraw a story from the website and replace it – at the same URL – with an explanation (see example).
  • If a new development or information emerges which contradicts a story, or affects the original facts (such as a rising death toll in a fire), we may consider: clarifying the issue to readers within the story, writing a follow-up article, or adding an update disclaimer at the bottom of the report.
  • As of August 1, 2023, HKFP has maintained a log detailing all corrections issued across the site.