@watson

Brit living in Hong Kong. Always trying to be the person my dog thinks I am. Haven’t changed my profile pic since 2009.

 Hong Kong
Joined March 2007
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Claire Watson retweeted
BFM News
@NewsBFM24 Apr 2022
1. Shanghai authorities have reportedly sealed up residential buildings and closed off streets with 2 metre-tall green fencing in the city. This prompted fresh complaints online, which pointed out the potential fire hazard of having sole entrances blocked off. 📸: Social media
BFM News
@NewsBFM28 Mar 2022
1. China has imposed a phased lockdown in Shanghai to contain the current surge of Covid-19 infections. The eastern half of the city will be under a lockdown from today until Friday (April 1), following which its Western half will begin a similar lockdown.
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Emma Leaning@LeaningEmma7 Apr 2022
“The neighborhood committee responded that it reacted poorly…The committee promised to compensate the owner.” There’s no compensation that can right this wrong.
Shanghai Daily
@shanghaidaily7 Apr 2022
A netizen who posted the video said a corgi was beaten motionless and removed in a plastic bag after the dog followed its owner, who was heading to a central quarantine site. shine.cn/news/metro/22040740…
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Some analysis from me on #China's current #Covid situation, with #Shanghai and other cities locked down right now, in this piece... bbc.com/news/world-asia-chin…

Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

bbc.com
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A question being asked of #China’s government officials: what’s the medical advantage of forcing asymptomatic infected people to move to #Covid isolation centres rather than just letting people remain at home in isolation? They potentially risk infecting others making deliveries?
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My friend posted this...I am cracking up Took the cat to the vet and she's pregnant (see 3rd picture)
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This NASA astronaut spent than a year in space. These are his tips to get you through self-isolation: • Make a plan for each day • Find things to look forward to • Keep a good attitude
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Some sports are slower. More about the strategy.
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Antony Dapiran@antd18 Nov 2019
When you see human chains of scores of young middle-class professionals passing chunks of brick from hand to hand up to a footbridge to be thrown at police, you know something in a society is broken...
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Claire Watson retweeted
Squawk Box
@SquawkCNBC17 May 2019
Luckin Coffee debuts on the Nasdaq today. Here is its CFO Reinout Schakel on how Luckin plans to dethrone Starbucks in China #LK $SBUX
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#Derek says ~ RT if you are kind to #animals ❤️. #DerekSays ~ #KindnessIsMagic ❤️. ❤️#AnimalRights ❤️ ❤️#AnimalWelfare ❤️ ❤️#AnimalLovers ❤️ 🚫 #AnimalCruelty 🚫 🚫 #AnimalAbuse 🚫 🚫#AnimalTesting🚫 @RickyGervais
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We mourn the loss of Kofi Annan, a relentless champion for peace and a passionate ambassador for Sesame Street and the world’s children.
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When Harry looks into the crowd at his first Quidditch game #BlackHogwarts
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Claire Watson retweeted
NW 💙@win_n1027 Nov 2017
If you put Kate Hoey, David Davis, Liam Fox & Boris Johnson together in a locked room with a key I'm not sure they could open the door
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Matt Ray@Mattfitnessray6 Nov 2017
The EU and glyphosate: it's time to put children's health before pesticides #cutandpastescandal theguardian.com/environment/…

It's time to put children's health before pesticides | Baskut Tuncak

Baskut Tuncak: A pending decision on Monsanto’s ubiquitous weedkiller is a crucial opportunity to protect our children from the toxic cocktail of pesticides polluting their food, water and play areas

theguardian.com
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Claire Watson retweeted
Larry the Cat
@Number10cat10 Sep 2017
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *draws breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *passes out from laughing too much* xitter.cf/AnimaL_Fan_Club/status…
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Claire Watson retweeted
Nooruddean@BeardedGenius10 Sep 2017
Not even hiring a Michael Jackson impersonator is going to distract from the shite he's coming out with
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Claire Watson retweeted
Soccer AM
@SoccerAM16 Aug 2017
Find someone who looks at you like Darren Fletcher looked at Fergie.. 😍
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Claire Watson retweeted
Quartz@qz6 Aug 2017
A new book about architect Zaha Hadid teaches kids to be independent thinkers trib.al/MoytdK1

A new book about architect Zaha Hadid teaches kids to be independent thinkers

The late “starchitect” Zaha Hadid should be a role model to many beyond the world of architecture—but her genius is often hidden in the dry and impenetrable language of architecture textbooks. The...

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Claire Watson retweeted
Ben Shaw@BenShaw25 Jul 2017
People Who Tried to Take Panorama Shots and Ended Up Opening the Gates of Hell buff.ly/2uvOQYE
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If anyone can teach @JKCorden how to properly enter the club, it's @usher. #UsherCarpool drops tonight at 12:37/11:37c on CBS!
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