– Hong Kong Free Press threatened for 'spreading hatred' against China

International Media News

October 5, 2017

The editor and a commentator for the Hong Kong Free Press have received threatening letters for "spreading hatred and dividing Hong Kong, China society”.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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