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Hong Kong activists brace for more arrests

Michael Smith
Michael SmithHealth editor
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Shanghai | Hong Kong braced for more arrests of prominent pro-democracy activists on Tuesday, after media tycoon Jimmy Lai and former political leader Agnes Chow were detained in the latest sign that Beijing will maintain its hardline stance on dissent in the city.

Agnes Chow, who was detained late on Monday, and Joshua Wong, who fears he'll be next.  AP

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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