This Monday, at a routine press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun took aim at overseas critiques of Hong Kong's legal system. When asked about the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's verdict in the Jimmy Lai case, Guo expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition, characterizing the comments as a 'blatant slander and smear' by certain countries 🏛️.
His remarks came in response to claims from Britain and other members that Hong Kong's judicial independence and press freedoms have been undermined. Guo insisted that the SAR's courts are functioning fairly and warned against unwarranted external interference 🌐.
For digital-savvy young audiences in South and Southeast Asia, this exchange highlights how cross-border debates on judicial autonomy and media rights can spark global conversations. As countries continue to weigh in on the Jimmy Lai verdict, stay tuned for how this story unfolds—online and beyond 📱✨.
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China deplores slander against HK judiciary after Jimmy Lai's verdict
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