Hong Kong independence leader Andy Chan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

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Hong Kong independence leader Andy Chan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

by WorldTribune Staff, February 16, 2020 One of the young leaders “at the forefront” of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Andy Chan Ho-Tin, 29, an outspoken voice in the movement who has been hounded and persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party’s puppets in Hong Kong […]

Hong Kong leader caves; Independence activist issues global appeal to ‘end communism’

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Hong Kong leader caves; Independence activist issues global appeal to ‘end communism’

by WorldTribune Staff, September 4, 2019 Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Sept. 4 that the government would withdraw an extradition bill which sparked massive pro-democracy protests which have continued daily for three months. However, the leader’s acquiescence to one of protest organizers’ demands is “too little, too late,” and the demonstrations will […]