Lee Jark-pui, chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce.
International Chamber of Commerce – Hong Kong calls on government to halt extradition bill, saying global companies might reconsider locating offices in the city
- Government urged to suspend bill until a proper public consultation is held
- Lee Jark-pui, ICCHK chairman, worries about city’s reputation as global business centre
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Hong Kong extradition law
Lee Jark-pui, chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce.
The report says the proposed extradition bill could expose US citizens in Hong Kong to being handed over to Beijing on false pretences. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong extradition bill could pose risk to US national security and economic interests, warns congressional report
- The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the proposed measures mean American citizens could end up being handed over to China for trial
- The report also suggested the bill, if passed, might provide grounds for the US to re-examine elements of its current relationship with Hong Kong
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Hong Kong extradition law
The report says the proposed extradition bill could expose US citizens in Hong Kong to being handed over to Beijing on false pretences. Photo: AFP