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Jun 14 2019
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Hong Kong Protests
“Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong [last] Sunday to voice their opposition to legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China where they could face politically charged trials.” (AP News)
Despite the odds, both sides are cheering the protestors in their fight against China:
“For any protest anywhere, a million marchers would be
The Flip SideFeb 07 2024
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Messi plays in Inter Miami match in Tokyo on heels of Hong Kong no-show
Soccer Football - Friendly - Vissel Kobe v Inter Miami - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - February 7, 2024 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in action with Vissel Kobe's Yosuke Ideguchi and Ryuho Kikuchi REUTERS/Issei Kato Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab TOKYO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - After leaving fans guessing about whether or not he would take to the pitch, Lionel Messi came on in the
ReutersMar 19 2024
Analysis
‘Totally different’ political climate paves way for smooth passage of Hong Kong’s domestic national security law compared to earlier attempt
Resistance to Hong Kong’s domestic national security legislation by half a million people more than two decades ago has stayed in the collective memory of many as a symbol of a will to fight for civil liberties and human rights.
Yet on Tuesday, the city’s legislature sailed the bill through unanimously with all votes aligned behind the new law, a stark contrast from 2003.
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South China Morning PostFeb 04 2024
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Hong Kong government asks for explanation and fans are angry about not seeing injured Messi play
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s sports minister on Monday reiterated the government’s call for an explanation from the organizer of a between Inter Miami and a local team following widespread disappointment over Lionel Messi remaining on the bench throughout the entire game. The much-hyped exhibition match on Sunday ended with fans booing Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham and demanding refunds
Associated PressFeb 04 2024
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Lionel Messi no-show in Hong Kong sparks ‘refund’ chants as government demands answers
It was a messy situation in Hong Kong for Inter Miami over the weekend. The MLS club that boasts soccer superstar Lionel Messi faced the wrath of fans in Hong Kong after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner did not play in a friendly against all-star team Hong Kong XI, despite the organizers promising he’d suit up. Instead, fans who shelled out anywhere from 880 and 4,880 Hong Kong dollars –
New York Post (News)Jun 20 2023
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Hong Kong And Shanghai Stocks Extend Losses
Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai ended with more losses Tuesday as traders were left disappointed after the People's Bank of China cut a key interest rate less than expected.
The Hang Seng Index sank 1.54 percent, or 305.81 points, to close at 19,607.08.
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.47 percent, or 15.44 points, to 3,240.36, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's
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