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A US immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese man who fled his country after documenting sites of alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs, his mother and lawyer told AFP.

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The two men's whereabouts are unknown, and no details have been given regarding the accusations against them.

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Xi has spearheaded a vigorous campaign against corruption in all walks of official life since coming to power.

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James, who fell to 9-4 as a visiting player in Cleveland, had averaged 28 points a game in 24 prior contests against the Cavs, who outscored the Lakers 42-22 in the third quarter for a 99-77 lead, hitting 7-of-11 shots from three-point range and 17-of-25 overall in the period.

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That type of action often signals a washout, creating an attractive level to lean against on the long side.

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