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July 27, 2017

China tells mainland media how to refer to retired Hong Kong bishop

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun leaves the police station after surrendering to police Dec. 3, 2014. The Chinese government has ordered mainland journalists not to describe Cardinal Zen as the "emeritus" bishop of Hong Kong, but to instead use the word "former."

HONG KONG – Chinese propaganda chiefs have ordered mainland journalists not to describe outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun as the "emeritus" bishop of Hong Kong, but to instead use the word "former."

Published in International