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CE's response to Lian Yi-zheng's article and HKEJ's notice
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     In relation to the article by Mr Lian Yi-zheng published in the Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) on January 29 and the notice by HKEJ published today (February 7), the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, made the following response:

     "I have all along respected freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Nevertheless, the article contains serious allegations which accused me of having relation with triad society. The matter has to be taken seriously.

     "I am aware of and accept the last paragraph of the notice* issued by HKEJ today."

* The original notice is available in Chinese only.

Ends/Thursday, February 7, 2013
Issued at HKT 13:35

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