Human rights groups may pull out of China interference inquiry over security fears if pro-Beijing politicians allowed to cross-examine
• Human rights groups threaten to withdraw from foreign interference inquiry if politicians with ties to China can cross-examine them
• Groups worried about security of confidential info and ramifications for witnesses and families in China/Hong Kong
• Inquiry granted standing to Michael Chan, Han Dong, and Senator Yuen Pau Woo, allowing them access to evidence
• Groups allege the 3 politicians have long had ties to Chinese officials and expressed pro-Beijing views
• Inquiry faces challenge of sharing classified info to shed light on what government knew about Chinese interference