Hong Kong says commenting on Covid strategy is not illegal
by Reuters in Hong Kong from on (#5VK3C)
Government says general remarks' about its zero-Covid policy do not violate national security law
Having discussions and making general remarks" about Hong Kong's coronavirus strategy is not illegal and does not violate the Chinese territory's national security law, the government has said as it grapples to control a rise in cases.
Hong Kong has followed China in sticking to a zero-Covid policy with the economic and psychological tolls rapidly rising, and measures becoming more draconian than those first implemented in 2020.
Continue reading...