Supporters of the protesters in Hong Kong attend a rally in Vancouver, Canada. Photo: AFP

Could Hong Kong protests sway the Canadian election?

With the main parties neck and neck, the Conservative leader raises the issue in an appeal to both expats and the Chinese diaspora
It is a high-stakes gamble that risks alienating as many voters as it attracts

Topic | Hong Kong protests

Crystal Tai

Published: 5:00pm, 13 Oct, 2019

Updated: 12:05pm, 14 Oct, 2019

Supporters of the protesters in Hong Kong attend a rally in Vancouver, Canada. Photo: AFP

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Crystal Tai

Crystal covers business trends and cultural criticism, with a special focus on Northeast Asia, for the Asia desk. Before joining the SCMP, she contributed to Quartz, i-D Magazine, Monocle, Wallpaper, Lonely Planet and other publications. Her broadcast commentary has been featured on BBC Radio, CGTN and other media.