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Protest vote: Hong Kongers send a message to Beijing
Protest vote: Hong Kongers send a message to Beijing
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2019
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Podcast episode
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After almost six months of protests and street battles, Hong Kongers have had a chance to vote in local elections. They sent a clear message of support to those agitating for greater democracy. We look at how the impeachment hearings in Washington are undermining the fight against corruption in Eastern Europe. And deep below Jerusalem, a high-tech cemetery is under construction. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Nov 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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