New York Times ’ spokeswoman Eileen Murphy pointed out that any politicization of the territory ’ s visa process “ would be very worrying . ” We ’ re troubled that the government in Hong Kong may be preparing to expel a respected colleague at The Financial Times whose application for a routine visa renewal has been rejected without explanation , and we are seeking clarification from the authorities ... Hong Kong ’ s commitment to freedom of speech and rule of law has long attracted international businesses and news organizations to the city , including The New York Times .
Представитель New York Times Эйлин Мёрфи отметила , что любая политизация визового процесса со стороны государства « была бы поводом для беспокойства » .