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Archive - 5 August 2016 19:38

Lin Zhuluan Lin Liyi
Law & Crime • Politics & Protest • SinoBeat

Grandson of arrested leader in Wukan ‘rebel’ village survives suicide attempt

5 August 2016 19:38
Demosisto
Hong Kong • Politics & Protest

Pro-democracy party Demosistō may seek judicial review over censored pamphlets

5 August 2016 18:52
hong kong independence
Hong Kong • Politics & Protest

Basic Law cannot be changed to accommodate Hong Kong independence, says gov’t

5 August 2016 18:33
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Arts, Lifestyle & Events • Defence & Foreign Policy • SinoBeat

China targets Korean pop stars, TV dramas in row over THAAD missiles

5 August 2016 17:16
pope francis cardinal john tong hon catholic
Politics & Protest • SinoBeat

China willing to reach ‘understanding’ with Vatican over bishop appointments, says HK cardinal

5 August 2016 16:14
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Defence & Foreign Policy • Politics & Protest • SinoBeat

CCTV broadcasts video of PLA garrison conducting drills in Hong Kong prior to rally

5 August 2016 13:24
Chan Chak-to
Hong Kong • Politics & Protest

Pro-independence candidate to send ‘blank’ election mailouts in protest of censorship

5 August 2016 12:51

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