China backs Financial Times Hong Kong editor’s visa denial

HONG KONG (AP) — China is defending its decision to refuse to renew the work visa of a Financial Times editor in Hong Kong. The case has drawn concern over the shrinking space for free speech in the Chinese territory.
A statement from the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong late Saturday said the central government “firmly supports” the local government’s rejection of Victor Mallet’s visa renewal application.
Mallet is vice president of Hong Kong’s Fo