#489 - Foreign Interference Law Invoked Against Businessman & Hong Kong Left Outraged by Messi

Last week, a Singaporean businessman, Phillip Chan, became the first person to be designated a “politically significant person” under the recently implemented foreign interference law. Is this a valid use of this law? Elsewhere, Hong Kong football fans were left raging when Lionel Messi sat out of an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a local team due to injury. Is the fans’ anger valid?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comForeign Interference Law Invoked Against BusinessmanSingaporean businessman the first person to be served 'notice of intended designation' under foreign interference lawWho is Philip Chan, the man against whom S’pore has invoked its foreign interference law?The case of Philip Chan: Beijing steps up efforts to co-opt diaspora to ‘tell the China story well’[Dec 2023] Anti-foreign interference law to come into full force on Dec 29 after provisions on local proxies take effect - TODAY[Sep 2022] Maruah, Think Centre criticise draft foreign interference law, raise concern about uncertainty over their activities - TODAYHong Kong Left Outraged by MessiMessi sits out Hong Kong friendly; government may cut support fundingTatler XFEST - Hong Kong Team vs Inter Miami CF | February 4, 2024Lionel Messi angers Hong Kong after sitting out matchOne Shiok CommentComment by KcplskyComment by kaliwalihabibiOne Shiok Thingthe thing no one will say about Apple Vision Pro - by Casey NeistatMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.