Media outlets across east Asia were reporting that Cheung, who had just finished her A-levels, had been declared a threat to national security by officials in Hong Kong. There was an offer of HK$1m (£94,000) to anyone who could assist in her arrest or capture.

Friends said: ‘Sorry, you are a criminal in Hong Kong now so we can’t be associated with you.’ Even friends in Leeds stopped seeing me

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[–] 0 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Thats simply not true. I say that as European living in Asia - none of my euros are converted to dollars, ever.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child)

    So, Magnitsky law, and SWIFT blockades are for nothing? Just because it's not explicit on the website, it doesn't mean it's not doing it behind the scenes. That's how economy works... If I buy something from China, my money goes there by SWIFT transactions, which is controlled by US.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Lmao what does that even have to do with BRICS. You're lost somewhere bro

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    There are people that just come online to argue with others and try to make a point no matter what, no matter how rude they are, and no matter how embarrassed they become... Sorry for u. Meanwhile read this article. It seems that you didn't see news about BRICS, Brazil and US sanctions for a while. https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/07/24/trumps-astonishing-battering-of-brazil

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