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The SCMP is the main English language newspaper in HK. It's been around for years and has reporters on the ground. So what's a more "reliable" source? CNN?
by thenewkid 13y ago
The SCMP is the main English language newspaper in HK. It's been around for years and has reporters on the ground.
So what's a more "reliable" source? CNN? HuffingtonPost? Buzzfeed?
The Guardian is focusing on stories related to the UK, while the SCMP is focusing on stories related to HK and China.
- untog 13y agoIf Snowden granted them an interview ten days ago they've done a pretty bad job handling an internationally significant story. The one sole piece of evidence is this quote attributed to Snowden: “The NSA does all kinds of things like hack Chinese cell phone companies to steal all of your SMS data.” No actual evidence this time. Just a quote from a guy no one can call to verify.
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