U.S. and Hong Kong (2000)

U.S. Department of State

Daily Press Briefing

Monday, April 24, 2000

Briefers: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright
James P. Rubin, Spokesman

1:27 P.M.

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Q: Last week a Chinese mainland official warned Hong kong journalists in Hong kong not to report pro-independence views about Taiwan. He also called for a quick drafting in Hong kong of anti-subversion and sedition laws.

RUBIN: We would be concerned by any infringement upon the free press that has been a hallmark of Hong kong society for so long and the hallmark of their system. And we certainly cannot support and would oppose any suggestion that they shouldn't be able to publish or pursue that free press.

Speaking of free press, Matt.

Q: I'm expecting to get I guess the same answer to the question that was previously asked.

RUBIN: You can package these all together in one story.

Q: Exactly. But this one has --

RUBIN: I occasionally make suggestions.

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(The briefing ended at 2:00 p.m.)

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