Hong Kong authorities have declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation. The Economist says Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong and covered China and the city.
The Economist magazines are displayed at a book store in Hong Kong, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Hong Kong authorities declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation, the magazine said in a statement on Friday. Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong for the magazine and covered China and Hong Kong.
Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong and covered China and the southern semi-autonomous city. Immigration authorities did not immediately respond to an email request for comment. Phone calls to the information office outside of business hours went unanswered.ADVERTISEMENT
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