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HSBC's head of public affairs, Sherard Cowper-Coles, apologizes for calling the UK weak in relation to China, citing pressure from the US and concurrence with their demands. The apology stems from a statement made under the Chatham House rule, while HSBC, heavily reliant on mainland China and Hong Kong, acknowledges the geopolitical tensions affecting its operations.
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