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<p>We remain very concerned by the Hong Kong authorities’ unprecedented rejection
of a visa for senior British journalist Victor Mallet. In the absence of an explanation
from the authorities we can only conclude that this move is politically motivated.
This undermines Hong Kong’s freedom of speech and freedom of the press, both guaranteed
by the Joint Declaration, and the Basic Law, and increases the pressure on the ‘One
Country, Two Systems’ framework. We urge the Hong Kong authorities to reconsider this
decision. Confidence in Hong Kong’s rights and freedoms is an essential component
of its future success.” We have sought an explanation for the visa refusal from the
Hong Kong authorities, but we have not received one.</p>
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