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China Pressures Jack Ma to Intimidate French Businessman

5/3/2025

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Chinese officials reportedly pressured billionaire Jack Ma to intimidate a businessman in France, known as "H." Facing threats to his family, H was coerced to return to China and testify against a political figure. However, French courts rejected China's extradition request, highlighting the political undertones of the case.

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Chinese officials reportedly pressured billionaire Jack Ma to intimidate a businessman in France, known as "H." Facing threats to his family, H was coerced to return to China and testify against a political figure. However, French courts rejected China's extradition request, highlighting the political undertones of the case.