Dozens protest against China during US NBA game

At another game between the Loong-Lions and the Washington Wizards, local media report that spectators had their pro-Hong Kong signs confiscated.The spat between the league and China's government began earlier this month after Houston Rockets manager Daryl Morey tweeted support for protests in Hong Kong.

As a result, several Chinese firms suspended sponsorship and telecast deals with the NBA - a huge financial blow to the league, which has millions of followers in China.In Hong Kong this week, some protesters burned jerseys of basketball star LeBron James in response to his comments about the demonstrations

The Rockets and the NBA quickly distanced themselves from Mr Morey's tweet, while basketball superstar LeBron JamesBrooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai - who is also the vice-chairman of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba - has also criticised Mr Morey for his"damaging" tweet, saying he misjudged how strongly many Chinese people felt about Hong Kong.

"Supporting a separatist movement in a Chinese territory is one of those third-rail issues, not only for the Chinese government, but also for all citizens in China," Mr Tsai added. Mr Morey has since backtracked on his tweet. but US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have accused the NBA of bowing to bowing to Beijing.

Still nothing about the anti Macron/EU marches then BBC that have been going on for 50 weekends on the trot... ShameOnYouBBC ReportTheNewsNotYourViews

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