SHANGHAI/NEW YORK -- Comments by the Houston Rockets general manager supporting the protests in Hong Kong have unleashed a political tornado, sparking a boycott in the mainland but also drawing harsh criticism of the National Basketball Association from American lawmakers for apologizing to China.
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US lawmakers blast NBA for apologizing to China over HK tweet
Mainland boycotts Houston Rockets after general manager supports protests
The NBA's Houston Rockets gained a following in China after drafting star center Yao Ming, who played on the team for several seasons. © Reuters
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