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CNN correspondent based in Hong Kong.

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Joined October 2009

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    8 hours ago

    "Soldier, remember! This brutal Chinese man is 6 kilometers from you!" banner at a Soviet military garrison in Mongolian People's Republic, 1980s

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    June 4 is the 32nd anniversary of the PRC’s deadly crackdown in Tiananmen Square, killing thousands of protesters simply calling for their rights and freedoms to be respected. Human rights are universal, and all governments must protect and promote them.

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    ’s nationalism isn’t getting weird or anything. Tonight I go to have some BBQ in and all of the waiting staff are wearing these T-shirts in an area with foreign embassies. “Chinese people won’t be pushed around... has no right to speak down to Chinese people”.

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    16 hours ago

    Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil always set the city apart from China. Those days may now be over | Analysis by

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    CNN stream in China censored as discusses Tiananmen and the bans on commemoration in Hong Kong:

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    24 hours ago

    NEW: "...President Trump and I have spoken many times since we left office," former Vice President Pence said in a public address in New Hampshire today. "And I don't know if we'll ever see eye to eye on that day."

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    Jun 2
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    Turkey’s infamous ‘deep state’ is back in the spotlight, writes

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    Today's National Unity Government statement promising full citizenship for the Rohingya is an important step forward for the NUG and for Myanmar. The recognition of the Rohingya as citizens speaks to the unity that the NUG is committed to advancing. Full statement below.

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    Jun 3
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    the hard sell 😀but seriously, great job.

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  11. Jun 3

    Videojournalists! CNN is looking for an experienced shooter to help cover Asia from our Hong Kong hub. Looking for creative story-tellers who can also handle staying up all night broadcasting live during breaking news events

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    Jun 2

    That's three and counting - WaPo, CNN and NYT reporters all had records seized by the Trump DOJ

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    Jun 2

    Our new episode of Home/Front: An Iraq Veteran Finds Love After War : Rough Translation : NPR

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  14. Jun 2

    Something appears to be burning in Victoria Harbor

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    Jun 1

    Design for an Australian public health campaign by May Gibbs, 1919

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    Jun 1

    Thank you for informing me that due to the presence of prohibited content located in the Publication section of your LinkedIn profile, your profile and your public activity, such as your comments and items you share with your network, will not be made viewable in China.

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    Jun 1

    still hasn't been given access to US Journalist Danny Fenster in . Watch our story

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    's June 4th Museum has temporarily closed amid a licensing probe. It had just unveiled a new exhibit on the history of the HK's Tiananmen vigil. For a 2nd year, police have banned the vigil citing coronavirus restrictions. (There was 1 new local case on Tuesday.)

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    The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board is looking for a new writer. The world is looking for a new changemaker.

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  20. Jun 1

    Malaysia scrambles warplanes after it says 16 Chinese Air Force planes "intruded" into its airspace near Malaysian Borneo. Malaysia says it is summoning a Chinese envoy for an explanation

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