Saturday, August 17, 2019

Hong Kong Nears an Abyss

Via Billy

Pro-democracy protesters hold signs as they attend a rally in Hong Kong on Aug. 16, 2019. (Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images)

Distinguishing facts from propaganda during two months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong is difficult, but  important realities now appear clear.

China solemnly agreed to special status for Hong Kong in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration. It promised a “high degree of autonomy,” and declared that democracy, the rule of law, and basic human rights would be maintained under the “one country, two systems” model for 50 years.

4 comments:

  1. Looks like the happy 35 year marriage is headed into a severe downward spiral and divorce is not an option.

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    1. Another Tiananmen Square may be on the horizon.

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    2. Yes, I agree. The Chinese government does not play games. It can only tolerate this "revolt" for so long Most importantly the majority of the young protestors have no memory of Tiananmen so they'll get slaughtered.

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    3. They are aware. https://c8.alamy.com/comp/E842MJ/we-dont-want-the-2nd-tiananmen-square-massacre-sign-at-the-scene-of-E842MJ.jpg

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