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China removes vice director of Hong Kong liaison office

China has removed Yang Jian, vice director of its Hong Kong liaison office from the post, the state council said on Wednesday. The liaison office, which reports to the State Council, or cabinet, is a platform for Beijing to project its influence in the city, according to Reuters.

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Published 15 April 2020, 8:00 · Updated 21:42

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China removes vice director of Hong Kong liaison office

China has removed Yang Jian, vice director of its Hong Kong liaison office from the post, the state council said on Wednesday.

The liaison office, which reports to the State Council, or cabinet, is a platform for Beijing to project its influence in the city, according to Reuters.

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