Hong Kong diaspora say billboards in Australia are Beijing propaganda and spread lies – Newsachieve.com

Hong Kong residents in Melbourne and Sydney say billboards announcing that Hong Kong has entered a “new era” of stability, prosperity and opportunity are “outright lies” and “very upsetting.” Key points:Hong Kong residents in Australia say billboards promoting Hong Kong as stable and prosperous are propaganda from Beijing Hong Kong non-profit groups have filed complaints about the ad, alleging that it denigrates part of the community.Political advertising is not governed by the Advertising Standards.14 commercials celebrate the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China by the UK.On Wednesday, one of the billboards in Leichhardt, Sydney, carried a…