China strongly dissatisfied with criticism over court verdict on Jimmy Lai


A prison van believed to be carrying Jimmy Lai leaving the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts building in Hong Kong on Dec 15. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIJING (Reuters): China on Monday said it was strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes the smears and slanders targeting Hong Kong's judicial system, referring to criticisms by other countries made against the guilty verdict handed down to tycoon Jimmy Lai for his pro-democracy activities.

China's foreign ministry did not name any country but said it urged the relevant countries to respect China's sovereignty and the Hong Kong legal system.

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