Andrew Brown (CNN journalist)

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Andrew Brown is a British-born journalist who spent most of his career in Hong Kong.[ citation needed ] He is best known for producing technology-related features for CNN, which he joined in 2000. He reported on humorous stories, like on machines which allegedly track women's hormonal cycles, [1] translate animal sounds [2] or control dreams. He has also reported on more serious topics like computer passwords and Sars. [3] Previously, he reported on-air for CNBC Asia and TVB Pearl, both while based in Hong Kong.

In February 2010, he won almost £4.5 million in damages after having been paralysed at a UK hospital. [4] [5] A fundraising dinner was held for him in Hong Kong, where he worked for 15 years, in 2009.

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