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Chinese Man Arrested for Vandalizing U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong with Anti-American Graffiti

  • A 47-year-old man from mainland China spray-painted graffiti criticizing American "hegemony" and "double standards" on the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong.
  • The vandalism comes at a time of increasing tensions between the U.S. and China over trade and Taiwan.
  • The man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
  • Consulate staff reported the man causing a disturbance and the graffiti was removed shortly after.
  • Photos show the graffiti included the words "hegemony" and "double standards" in English and Chinese.
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