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Press freedom group says representative denied entry to Hong Kong

Hong Kong's spot in press freedom rankings has plunged since the introduction of a Beijing-drafted national security law [Tyrone Siu/Reuters]

A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was denied entry to Hong Kong after being detained for six hours, searched and questioned, the press freedom organisation has said.

Aleksandra Bielakowska, an advocacy officer based in Taiwan, was refused entry and deported on Wednesday after travelling to the city to observe the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, RSF said in a statement.

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