Hong Kong's independence will of course die before the official expiration date in 2049. But it doesnt has to happen so soon.
I really wonder why the Chinese government has decided to go for this move now. Is this a sign of weakness/nervousness, or is it a sign of strength?

This post was edited by Black XistenZ on May 22 2020 04:10pm

In 1998 when we gave HK back, it made up roughly 15% of China GDP.

It now accounts for less than 3% of China's GDP.

Therefore, it follows that China don't need to appease HK like they used to. If China taking more control means Hong Kong is no longer the financial hub of Asia and there's capital flight, it won't hurt them massively.

As for how this affects China's reputation, it's already in the gutter from being authoritarian, imprisoning Uyghurs and, more recently, unleashing COVID-19 on the world. They've got nothing to lose, that's why they're going on the offensive with their diplomats starting beef across the world.

Yep, they are slowly eating HK, war or crisis times are always great for oppression, check out the "peace plan" in ME...
There's a debate here because some experts are claiming China influence is decreasing, weird.



Imagine if some little slut was bitching on his back because he has 20℅ warn and can't answer.
China, Chinese people, China's government. Maybe all this has a context, who knows.

yes we know you are sympathetic to communism, murder, and war. you just surrender when faced with their realities

great post my friend!

haha

Sorry, I had seen the news way early in the morning, and took it for yesterday. I literally meant yesterday, in the sense that no one had brought it up yet.

Oh then in that case yes.