Hong Kong condemns efforts to downplay charges against Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong's government condemned international calls for the release of media mogul Jimmy Lai, arrested under the National Security Law.

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This stance marks an escalation in tensions between Beijing, Hong Kong and Western democracies over civil liberties.

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