Hong Kong condemns ‘unfounded smear’ after wanted ex-lawmaker Ted Hui slams HK$800,000 assets seizure
[HKFP] - 02/18/2025
The Hong Kong government has condemned wanted ex-lawmaker Ted Hui’s “unfounded smear” after he slammed a court order allowing HK$800,000 of assets to be confiscated from him and his family members. Hui, who is now based in Australia and is wanted by Hong Kong’s national security police, said on (…)
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