Why this year's Oscars will not be airing in China

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Published on April 25, 2021 - Duration: 03:40s

Why this year's Oscars will not be airing in China

China is blocking this year’s broadcast of the Academy Awards after the directors of two Oscar-nominated films were critical of the Chinese government.

CNN’s John Avlon talks to one of the directors, Anders Hammer, whose documentary spotlighted protesters in Hong Kong.


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Simon Sadler and former trader Daniel La Rocca are facing criminal proceedings in the country.
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Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends made by India's MDH and an Everest spice mix for fish curry. Singapore ordered a recall of the same..
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Food Safety Standards Authority of India has decided to step up surveillance this year of spices and culinary herbs, fruits and vegetables, salmonella in fish..
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating products from spice manufacturers MDH and Everest following Hong Kong's decision to halt sales..
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