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Morrissey, Who Famously Called The Chinese A “Subspecies,” Plays China For The First Time

Morissey once called Chinese people a "subspecies" due to their unethical treatment of animals ("Did you see the thing on the news about their treatment of animals and animal welfare? Absolutely horrific. You can't help but feel that the Chinese are a subspecies" was his exact quote) in an interview with The Guardian in 2010. On 10/6, he performed in the country for the first time ever at Hong Kong's MacPherson Stadium to a sold-out crowd. Here are some videos from his first-ever performance in the country:

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