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Letters

I’m writing to respond to the article “Curbs on Hong Kong’s freedoms could suck the lifeblood out of the city” (October 13), in which Mark Clifford pointed out that the decision to deny Financial Times journalist Victor Mallet a visa extension has revived fears about Hong Kong’s post-1997 status. I agree with his point of view.
First, Hong Kong is a financial and business centre. Its very existence depends on a free flow of information and ideas.
Mallet visa denial and a missed opportunity for Hong Kong
Also, the free flow of information and freedom of speech allow Hong Kong to constantly examine its own political system. The open discussion of politics in Hong Kong is a check on the government, which is compelled to reflect on the merits of its policies. If the existing policies do not satisfy ordinary people, the government is compelled to review them. It is freedom of speech and expression that motivates Hong Kong to continue to improve itself.
Liu Sze-wai, Kwai Chung



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Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a press conference on the policy address at the government headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on October 10. Freedom of the press helps keep public officials accountable. Photo: Felix Wong

Press freedom in Hong Kong has nothing to do with copying the West

The denial of a new work visa to Financial Times Asia news editor Victor Mallet has set off a debate about not only press freedom, but the autonomy of Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So

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Hong Kong Basic Law