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Hong Kong Leader Chides Critics of China’s Universal Coronavirus Test
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference at the Central Government Complex in Hong Kong on July 31, 2020. / Getty / Kyodo
By Kyodo News 26 August 2020
HONG KONG—Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday people opposing a China-backed plan for universal coronavirus testing are politically motivated and aim to sabotage Hong Kong’s relationship with China.
China has offered technology and expertise to test the Hong Kong public for coronavirus infections and help screen for asymptomatic patients starting next month, at her administration’s request, Lam said.
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