Meanwhile in Hong Kong

More on the story.

They are really going to claim the protestors entered illegally when the video clearly show they were dragged in?

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Nathan Law speaks about the Manchester Incident:

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The BBC continues to do good work, here politely pointing out how Beijing is lying about what transpired in Manchester:

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There is an aerial view vid too. It’s far easier to see what transpired

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Mea culpa! Or not.

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Meanwhile, back in Hong Kong, a screening of the new Batman film has been cancelled on the basis of “national security.”

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what does this abbreviation mean?

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Probably wanna fuck

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Hey it wasn’t me! Ask Mr Finn Lau.

According to google, it can refer to:

  • wrong font;
  • whisper friendly;
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands;
  • water/food (ratio).

Your guess is as good as mine. :grin:

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Wasn’t that a 2008 film?

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Good catch! I should have noticed that.

Certainly the authorities would not want people to remember a time in HK in which films like that could be shot in their city.

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Those scenes also give the impression the authorities there are corrupt and incompetent

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Batman is a form of social critique: agree or disagree? Find specific examples or counter-examples from the film to support your position.”

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Nowsaday, movie are one of the famous form of social critique. This essay agrees for the following three reason. …

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In fairness, Nolan’s movies do depict a city in which even a total military lockdown isn’t enough to suppress a bat-related threat.

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ZING. Good one

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This does have a bit of contemporary relevance, doesn’t it.

I’ll have to go back and have a look at that film. :grin:

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At least this guy is consistent!

https://twitter.com/niccijsmith/status/1587630843618418689

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He’s a pro

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Telling to international financial leaders not to read too many international news on China. The Chinese Securities regulatory commission chief really knows how to do PR well. The bamboo curtain growing taller and thicker by the day

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