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Jimmy Lai admits to pushing for unofficial Hong Kong Legco ‘primary’
[South China Morning Post] - 02/5/2025
Ex-media boss says he ‘did not tell the truth’ earlier about poll, adding he obtained quote for vote-counting software and advised on timing.
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