Emoji issues are often geopolitical, too. The Taiwan flag emoji won’t display on any iPhone purchased in China, for example, and it’s hidden from the emoji keyboard in Hong Kong.

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with new sets of female emoji, variations of skin tone and a rainbow flag being added last year. From their humble beginnings, these symbols have themselves become symbolic of something much ...

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The alumni flags were carried out by former tight end Dennis Pitta (2004, 2007-09) and former defensive lineman Jason Buck (1985-86). BYU won the coin toss and elected to defer receiving the ball ...

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To note, citizens from these countries would previously also have had to apply for a visa in advance if they: Expect to stay in China for more than 15 days; or Intend to study, work, settle down, or ...

Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial. They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro ...