WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday (April 18) criticised the arrests of several high-profile democracy campaigners in Hong Kong, saying they were 'deeply concerning.'. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday criticised the arrests of several high-profile democracy campaigners in Hong Kong, saying they were"deeply concerning."
Among those targeted was 72-year-old media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of anti-establishment newspaper Apple Daily, who was arrested at his home. Five were arrested on suspicion of publicising unauthorised public meetings in September and October. He added he does not regret his actions and is proud to walk with Hong Kong's youngsters in their fight for democracy - remarks the city's police chief Chris Tang said left him"very worried and surprised".
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