Infographic：Media
【明報專訊】Do you have a habit of reading newspapers every day? You can acquire comprehension skills through reading news articles. Next time when you are considering reading something, try picking up the newspaper!
◆How robust is the media industry?
Up to 31 May 2020, there were 86 daily newspapers and 517 periodicals in Hong Kong! Besides the one that you are reading, can you name some other newspapers?
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◆Have you ever read any non-Chinese and non-English newspaper?
．3 Japanese daily newspapers
．14 Bilingual daily newspapers
There were 3 Japanese daily newspapers and 14 bilingual daily newspapers in Hong Kong as of 31 May 2020.
■English highway﹕Newspaper vocabulary
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◆How many television channels are there in Hong Kong?
Over 800. Domestic viewers and listeners have access to over 800 local and overseas television channels available in various languages. For free digital television channels, three licensees and RTHK are currently providing 12 channels. (picture 3)
Which institution is responsible for the regulations of the broadcasting and telecommunications industries?
The Communications Authority. (picture 4)
■Glossary
acquire (v) 獲得
periodical (n) 期刊
domestic (adj) 本土
currently (adv) 目前
[Smarties' Power English 第298期]
