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Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s acts
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Hong Kong authorities condemned attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts after release of a global press freedom index.
WHO: Hong Kong government
WHAT: Issued a strongly worded statement defending press freedom and condemning criticism
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 10:55 PM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: Authorities said such behavior disregarded the rule of law.
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