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-7 posts tagged "Hong Kong"
Andrew Cameron | Thursday, December 12, 2019
In a Nov. 20 press release, the University announced its decision to suspend Hong Kong study abroad programming for the 2020 spring semester, citing concerns for student safety as violence surrounding pro-democracy protests in the region has escalated. Fourteen students had planned to study at one of Notre Dame’s three Hong Kong study abroad programs,
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Notre Dame has suspended all programming in Hong Kong for the spring 2020 semester in the wake of ongoing anti-government protests, the University announced in a press release Wednesday. According to the release, 14 Notre Dame students were due to study in Hong Kong next semester at three separate institutions — the University of Hong
Patrick McKelvey | Wednesday, October 16, 2019
For many months now, hundreds of thousands of protestors have lined the streets of Hong Kong to denounce the erosion of their personal liberties at the hands of China. The city and China have a complex relationship, operating under a “one country, two systems” structure that allows (or is supposed to allow) Hong Kong to remain
Mike Everett | Friday, October 11, 2019
Over the past few days, a bunch of stories have developed surrounding the Hong Kong protests, specifically the response of various Americans and their attempts to appease the Chinese government. Video game company Blizzard, a subsidiary of Activision, banned a Hong Kong player and renounced his winnings after he displayed pro-Hong Kong independence sentiments on
Kevin Song | Thursday, February 12, 2015
Hi, my name is Kevin, and I’m a travel addict. Most people hate being shoved into a claustrophobic metal tube, eating mushy, unflavored food and breathing dry, thin air. I, on the other hand, love it. This weekend, I took advantage of a cheap fare by taking a trip around the world to Hong Kong;
Letter to the Editor | Sunday, January 26, 2014
I wish to offer a response to your recent editorial (“Our commencement speaker,” Jan. 24). The Observer has made known its displeasure with this year’s so-called boring choice of commencement speaker, but I believe that you do yourselves and the University a disservice through your slanted commentary on this issue. You claim to not want
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Christopher Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes, chancellor of the University of Oxford and chair of the BBC Trust, will be the 2014 Commencement speaker, according to a University press release. Patten will speak and receive an honorary degree on May 18 at the University’s 169th Commencement. “Chris Patten’s global experiences and expertise — from higher