China removes broadcasts of NBA games after Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter called for Tibetan independence News


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China has removed broadcasts of NBA games after a player called for Tibetan independence. Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter posted a video that started: "Brutal dictator of China , Xi Jinping, I have a message for you and your henchmen." He continued: "Under the Chinese government's brutal rule, Tibetan people's basic rights and freedoms are non-existent." Image: Chinese President Xi Jinping China reacted quickly. Tencent, the tech giant, cut its stream of a game between the Celtics and New York Knicks, the same day and social media was filled with legions of fans expressing their dismay. A Celtics fan page...