Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Szeto dies at 79

Veteran Hong Kong democracy activist Szeto Wah, a vocal supporter of the 1989 Tiananmen Square student protests, has died of lung cancer. He was 79.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Szeto dies at 79
Sun, 02 Jan, 2011 - 13:29

Veteran Hong Kong democracy activist Szeto Wah, a vocal supporter of the 1989 Tiananmen Square student protests, has died of lung cancer. He was 79.

Hong Kong opposition politician Lee Cheuk-yan said Mr Szeto passed away shortly after noon today.

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