4 December 2023
Misleading

Misleading: A photo showing Carrie Lam on her mobile phone was taken before the Japanese emperor enthronement ceremony began

The TV screencap was taken while dignitaries and heads of state were still arriving.

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A close-up GIF of the moment from the YouTube livestream
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At 1:11:34, a woman takes a photo with her phone.
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A woman in red also uses her phone at 1:22:50
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Translation: Emperor Naruhito’s Imperial Ceremony: Japanese media surprised to find out Carrie Lam was playing on her mobile phone during the ceremony. While sitting on the Chrysanthemum Throne, Naruhito was called “Your Majesty!” three times by Shinzo Abe