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China drops Philadelphia 76ers broadcasts as Hong Kong row continues – The Guardian

Chinese streaming giant Tencent has stopped live broadcasts of games by the Philadelphia 76ers in apparent protest at their new president Daryl Morey

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Chinese streaming giant Tencent has stopped live broadcasts of games by the NBAs Philadelphia 76ers in apparent protest at their new president Daryl Morey, who sparked a row by voicing support for Hong Kong protesters last year.
Tencent has been offering text updates only for Sixers games as well as those involving the Houston Rockets, Moreys former employer. It also refused to screen Rockets games last season.
State broadcaster CCTV, which holds Chinas exclusive TV rights for the NBA, has not aired…

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