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DISINFO: The US is supporting and encouraging Hong Kong protests
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: it.sputniknews.com ( archived) *
  • Date of publication: August 23, 2019
  • Outlet language(s): Italian
  • Countries / regions discussed: China, US
Tags:
Protest Colour revolutions Conspiracy theory

DISINFO: The US is supporting and encouraging Hong Kong protests

SUMMARY

The US is supporting and encouraging Hong Kong protests.

RESPONSE

Conspiracy theory without evidence. For years, pro-Kremlin media has used the narrative about anti-government protests being funded by the US. Examples include colour revolutions in post-soviet states, the “Arab Spring” revolts, and Euromaidan in 2014. The Hong Kong protests began in June 2019 because of a controversial extradition law that would allow for the transfer of suspects to face trial on the Chinese mainland. For similar cases see here.

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