BBC NEWS HK radio host 'quit over threats'
Politicians find themselves challenged rigorously by the listeners and the programmes' presenters.
But recently three talk show hosts have resigned, complaining of threats and intimidation.
This hearing by Hong Kong lawmakers was an attempt to find out what is going on.
Two of the hosts refused to attend, saying they feared for their safety.
But a third, Allan Lee, told the inquiry a retired Chinese official and other friends from the mainland had tried to persuade him to tone down his comments.
He refused and decided to quit, after one Chinese official remarked 'your wife is very nice and your daughter is very pretty'.
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