An NBA fan event scheduled in Shanghai has been canceled by Chinese sporting officials in the latest sign of China's fury over the Houston Rockets GM's tweet in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters.
"Their so-called freedom of speech and freedom of spirit are based on their own values and have no respect for our sovereignty," said Xu Xiaowei, 24.
Jing added that the backlash against the NBA may be short-lived."As with previous incidents of humiliation against China by some international brands and organizations, the negative impact is limited. After the incident, the NBA will continue its development in China."In the U.S., a couple claimed they were kicked out of a Philadelphia 76ers preseason game on Tuesday night for showing their support for Hong Kong protesters.
Security first confiscated their signs, then later escorted them out after they yelled"Free Hong Kong" during the second quarter, Wachs said."What's wrong with that?" he said, adding that he had lived in Hong Kong for two years and supports the demonstrations.An esports gamer was also pulled from a tournament after expressing support for protesters.
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