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Hong Kong democracy icon Szeto Wah dies at 79Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 2, 2011 One of Hong Kong's most influential democracy campaigners, Szeto Wah, has died at 79. Known by many in Hong Kong as Uncle Wah, the veteran activist had been in hospital for several months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Recent media reports had suggested his condition was deteriorating rapidly, and he died on Sunday morning. In a statement Sunday, Hong Kong's chief executive Donald Tsang said he was "deeply saddened" at the death of the outspoken campaigner. "Passionate about Chi ... read more |
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