BBC condemns China's removal of World Service in Hong Kong

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12/02/2021 14:26

LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The BBC said on Friday it
condemned a decision by the Chinese authorities to take its
World Service off air in Hong Kong, adding that access to
accurate and impartial news is a fundamental human right. 
   It said it would make every effort to continue making its
news available to people.
    "We stand by our journalism and totally reject accusations
of inaccuracy and ideological bias," it said in a statement.
"Our journalists have reported stories in mainland China and
Hong Kong truthfully and fairly, as they do everywhere in the
world."   
    

 (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton)
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