China fines former NBA star Lin over quarantine comments | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

BEIJING--Former NBA star Jeremy Lin, who plays for a Chinese team, was fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for “inappropriate remarks” on social media about quarantine facilities ahead of a game, China’s professional league announced Friday, as the government tries to stop protests against anti-virus controls that are among the world's most stringent.

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