Hong Kong justice minister urges focus on reassuring international community amid criticism over activist sentencing

Hong Kong's justice minister Paul Lam responded to a joint statement by 10 countries criticizing the sentencing of activist Joshua Wong, acknowledging continued political criticism but emphasizing the need to focus on practical work and reassuring the international community. The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic friction over Hong Kong's legal system, with uncertainty about whether this will lead to further sanctions or policy shifts.

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