Category: James McGovern

Hong Kong’s Press Freedom Is Under Siege: Former Apple Daily Director

October 15, 2021
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Mark Clifford, one of the former independent non-executive directors at Next Digital, told a congressional hearing on Oct. 14 how press freedom is under attack in Hong Kong, as evident by how the Chinese regime has driven Apple Daily to its deathbed. Apple Daily, which is published by Next Digital, is a Hong Kong newspaper…

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US Lawmakers Voice Support for Sanctions of Chinese and Hong Kong Officials

March 18, 2021
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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has expressed approval for the State Department’s decision to sanction 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s continued crackdown on Hong Kong’s freedom. “The timing of the announcement sends a clear signal that the U.S. government remains serious about holding the Chinese government accountable,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)…

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US Lawmakers Voice Support for Sanctions on Chinese, Hong Kong Officials

March 18, 2021
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U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have expressed support for the State Department’s decision to sanction 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s continued clampdown on Hong Kong’s freedoms. “The timing of the announcement sends a clear signal that the U.S. government remains serious about holding the Chinese government accountable,” said Sen….

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