Occupy Central democracy protesters in Hong Kong were paid a surprise visit earlier today by none other than legendary smooth jazz performer Kenny G!
https://twitter.com/officialkennyg/status/524836320489639936
Who knew that Kenny G was even popular in China, but it looks like he is:
https://twitter.com/Heminator/status/524929642982297600
And protesters seem quite happy with the celebrity attention:
Did they ask for Miles Davis? @freakingcat: Kenny G visits #OccupyCentral #UmbrellaRevolution pic.twitter.com/BOsHccL46Q
— Tony Karon (@TonyKaron) October 22, 2014
Chinese government spokesman: "Kenny G's musical works are widely popular in China. But…" http://t.co/FwuUuQlaHQ pic.twitter.com/dzzPp69GNn
— Mara Hvistendahl (@MaraHvistendahl) October 22, 2014
But the government in Beijing? Not so happy with Kenny G’s attendance:
.@OfficialKennyG angers Chinese government with Hong Kong protest visit http://t.co/MRoUGRrcM5
— billboard (@billboard) October 22, 2014
Beijing has a right to be worried. America first toppled the Berlin Wall with David Hasselhoff, who knows what we can accomplish with Kenny G:
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David Hasselhoff helped bring down the Berlin Wall. Play #guesstheyear every day from 9am – http://t.co/xu7CSeYQDo pic.twitter.com/hphEopxMKa
— Free Radio (@wearefreeradio) October 16, 2014
So, what did Kenny G do after lifting everyone’s spirits at the protest? When in China…
Amazing dim sum at 4 seasons Chinese restaurant !!! Wow!! pic.twitter.com/bgyGNLkzoe
— Kenny G (@kennyg) October 22, 2014
No report yet if Beijing approved of Kenny G’s culinary decisions, however.
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