In his first online video for more than a month Chen Qiushi (left) expressed his thanks to MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong (right) for his support. Photo: Handout
Chinese lawyer Chen Qiushi, censured over Hong Kong social media posts, vows to keep speaking out
- Commentator says in YouTube video he was ‘criticised and educated’ after reporting on the unrest in the city, but ‘it’s my right to insist on speaking out’
- Chen also thanks controversial MMA fighter ‘Mad Dog’ Xu Xiaodong for his support and having the courage to ‘show his face’ on film
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In his first online video for more than a month Chen Qiushi (left) expressed his thanks to MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong (right) for his support. Photo: Handout
Tens of thousands of protesters attended a rally in Hong Kong on Monday to urge US lawmakers to pass the bill, which could sanction Chinese and Hong Kong officials. Photo: Felix Wong
Beijing goes on attack, accusing US lawmakers of ‘sinister intention to destroy Hong Kong’
- Foreign ministry, legislature, Beijing’s Hong Kong policy office and state media slam House of Representatives as it passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill
- National People’s Congress says US ignored ‘radical forces and violent elements’ after ministry denies Hong Kong has human rights and democracy issues
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Hong Kong protests
Tens of thousands of protesters attended a rally in Hong Kong on Monday to urge US lawmakers to pass the bill, which could sanction Chinese and Hong Kong officials. Photo: Felix Wong