China won’t let Hong Kong see the Oscars
Beijing continues to clamps down on freedoms in Hong Kong, including who it can elect
29 March 2021 - 11:32
Hong Kong — For the first time in more than half a century, Hong Kong movie-lovers won’t be able to watch the Oscars.
The city’s largest TV network won’t broadcast next month’s ceremony, for what it says are “purely commercial” reasons. The move comes after China asked media to play down the awards, following the nomination of a documentary on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests and concern over the political views of best director contender Chloe Zhao...
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