Scientist convicted of editing babies’ genes granted visa for Hong Kong

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He Jiankui plans to conduct research at universities in territory despite criminal record for ‘illegal medical practices’ in China

The controversial bioethicist He Jiankui has been granted a talent visa to Hong Kong, despite having a criminal record in China for illegal medical practices.

At a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, the disgraced scientist said he was in contact with universities in Hong Kong and planned to research gene therapy for rare hereditary diseases, the Associated Press reported.

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