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‘Not a president’s son’: Beijing official rejects calls to pardon Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai

Sun Qingye makes apparent swipe at US politics and warns against foreign groups imposing pressure on local judges.



A Beijing official rejected calls to pardon Jimmy Lai, referencing US politics and warning against foreign pressure on Hong Kong judges. The official questioned the need for a pardon, stating Lai is "not a certain president's son". This follows Lai's testimony in his defense against collusion and sedition charges, which has drawn international criticism.

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