Chinese media slams NBA's 'about face' on Hong KongChinese state media accused NBA Commissioner Adam Silver of 'willing to be another handy tool for US interference' after he insisted the league would not apologise for a tweet supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. SHANGHAI: Chinese state media slammed the NBA for an "about-face" Tuesday after the body said it would not apologise for a tweet by the Houston Rockets General Manager supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. The US league has drawn fire for from Chinese broadcasters, sponsors and social media after Daryl Morey tweeted a message Friday saying "Fight for freedom. Crews at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz arena, where the Nets and Lakers were to tip-off, were seen Wednesday morning removing the logos of the NBA, Nets, Lakers, and corporate sponsors from lamp-posts and walls in the area. But after Morey's tweet, state broadcaster CCTV and Chinese internet company Tencent both suspended broadcasts of Rockets games and two preseason NBA games in China.

Source: Bangkok Post October 09, 2019 05:47 UTC