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Live coverage of Meng Wanzhou’s return ‘liked’ by 400 million: CMG
The live broadcast of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s return from Canada on Saturday night was a massive hit in China, drawing 400-million “likes” from netizens who followed the story on China Media Group (CMG)’s mobile and web platforms, said CMG President Shen Haixiong on Sunday at a media industry event in Shanghai.
Meng, the Chief Financial Officer of Chinese technology company Huawei, touched down in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province on Saturday night after nearly three years of detention in Canada at the request of U.S. government.
On Friday, U.S. prosecutors agreed to drop extradition proceedings against the Huawei CFO, who thanked China for bringing her home in a speech upon arrival.
“Finally, I am home,” Meng said in front of a crowd of supporters, who waved the Chinese flags and held up a banner saying “Welcome home, Ms Meng Wanzhou” at the airport.
The emotional moment was broadcast live and watched by nearly 430 million across China by mid-night. CMG’s online platforms began covering the story non-stop since the charter flight carrying Meng entered China’s air space.
A total of 400 million Internet users – a number larger than the populations of the U.S. and Canada combined – reacted to the news by clicking “like” on the platforms, Shen noted.
“This is the will of the people,” Shen said. “The motherland is the strong backing for the Chinese people.”
At the Shenzhen airport, Meng expressed gratitude to everyone who was concerned about her and thanked all the relevant departments for their support. “They have firmly safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and citizens,” she said.
She also extended well wishes to her home country ahead of the National Day, which falls on October 1.
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Kashmir Solidarity Day: Pakistani Envoy To Nigeria Appeals for UN Intervention
Ibrahim Lawal
The High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Nigeria, Mr Sohail Ahmad Khan has appealed to the United Nations and it’s relevant Human Rights machinery, Civil Society Organisations, Media Houses and other defenders of Human Rights to fulfill their obligations towards besieged Kashmiris by playing their part to end the rule of tyranny and oppression.
The envoy who frowned at the alleged convention of Jammu and Kashmir into a world’s most militarized zone and the largest prison on earth
In a statement of Solidarity issued on Wednesday in Abuja by High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Abuja, Nigeria, H.E Mr Sohail Ahmad Khan expressed displeasure on the prolonged conflict in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where the struggle for self-determination has left an indelible mark on the lives of innocent Kashmiris.
According to the statement, February 5th Kashmir Solidarity Day serves as an annual reminder of the prolonged conflict in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where the struggle for self-determination has left an indelible mark on the lives of innocent Kashmiris.
“Multiple UN Resolutions unambiguously declare that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir will be made in accordance with the will of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.
“Numerous international, UN organizations as well as UN Special Rapporteurs have reported gross human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Media and press is under tremendous pressure by Indian Government especially in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir which is evident from India’s ranking of 161 out of 180 countries as per 2023 World Press Freedom.
“Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into world’s most militarized zone and the largest prison on earth. Pakistan stands firm with Kashmiri brothers and sisters and will continue to provide unwavering diplomatic support.
“Pakistan demands that International community including United Nations and it’s relevant Human Rights Machinery, Civil Society Organizations, Media Houses and other defenders of Human Rights to fulfill their obligations towards besieged Kashmiris by playing their part to end the rule of tyranny and oppression.”
Meanwhile, Kashmir Solidarity Day marked with special prayers for the martyrs of Kashmir, mass rallies, peace walks and symposiums highlighting the plight of Kashmiris under Indian rule across the globe.
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