UK prosecutors have decided to drop the case against China Central Television (CCTV) Europe-based journalist Kong Linlin, the spokesperson for CCTV confirmed on Wednesday. 

Kong's lawyer said the UK prosecution service re-examined her case, in which she was charged with common assault, and revoked it for lack of evidence. 

A scheduled court hearing was also canceled. 

The spokesman commends the UK's decision, which he asserts is based on facts.

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