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Hong Kong government criticizes US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing

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Hong Kong's government has strongly criticized the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) following a hearing on Jimmy Lai. Officials stated that the US commission's actions, including discussions on sanctions and Lai's case, are an attempt to intimidate Hong Kong authorities. The hearing also saw Lai's son appeal for his father's release and addressed concerns about press freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong. AI

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Hong Kong government criticizes US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Danny Mok ·

    Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

    Hong Kong authorities have hit out at a US congressional commission for colluding with “anti-China politicians” to hold a hearing on jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and introducing a bill to “intimidate” local national security officials with sanctions. The governmen…

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