Thousands Protest Attack on Hong Kong Journalist

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday to condemn a vicious attack on a former newspaper editor, and to protest Beijing's increasing influence in the media.Kevin Lau Chun-to was attacked Wednesday by a man with a meat cleaver. Lau received serious wounds to his torso and legs, but survived his injuries after surgery. Police say they have not determined a motive for the attack.Lau, the former chief editor of the Ming Pao, a Chinese-language paper known for...

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