Government clarifies rumour
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     In response to an online media report saying that the Chief Executive has requested the People's Liberation Army to assist in handling the recent conflicts, a Government spokesman clarifies that the report is totally unfounded.

     The Government spokesman expressed deep regret over the untrue report by the media outlet involved.

Ends/Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Issued at HKT 23:45

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