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Journalists ‘have no privilege to evade taxes,’ Hong Kong leader says after press union alleges ‘unreasonable audits’

Journalists "have no privilege to evade taxes," HK leader John Lee has said, brushing off a press union's accusation that independent media outlets in the city are facing "unreasonable" tax audits.

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Chief Executive John Lee responded on Tuesday to the issue of journalists and news organizations being investigated for tax by the Inland Revenue Department. He did not criticize the Journalists Association by name, saying that even if it is "pretending to be a professional industry group", it should condemn illegal behavior instead of "tolerating evil."

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Hong Kong Free Press broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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