Hong Kong protests

[Thiel]

I often transit through Hong Kong when I go to Asia for business. Part of me would like to see the protests in person.

[Anonymous]

I often transit through Hong Kong when I go to Asia for business. Part of me would like to see the protests in person.

I can understand that..



But, the novelty would wear off if I was unable to get around.

[Anonymous]

I often transit through Hong Kong when I go to Asia for business. Part of me would like to see the protests in person.

I can understand that..



But, the novelty would wear off if I was unable to get around.

I'd be telling them to get the fuck out of my face.

[Anonymous]

I often transit through Hong Kong when I go to Asia for business. Part of me would like to see the protests in person.

I can understand that..



But, the novelty would wear off if I was unable to get around.

I'd be telling them to get the fuck out of my face.

I still sympathize with the protesters cause.

[cc]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1167871320924643329">https://twitter.com/i/status/1167871320924643329



https://twitter.com/i/status/1168040792327249920">https://twitter.com/i/status/1168040792327249920

[Anonymous]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1167871320924643329">https://twitter.com/i/status/1167871320924643329



https://twitter.com/i/status/1168040792327249920">https://twitter.com/i/status/1168040792327249920

I saw some of these on Global News.

 

[cc]

TOKYO -- China issued a stern warning to Hong Kong protesters as well as the West on Sunday, reiterating that it will not tolerate any attempt to undermine Chinese sovereignty over the city.



"The end is coming for those attempting to disrupt Hong Kong and antagonize China," stated a commentary piece published by the state's Xinhua News Agency.



The strongly worded message was directed at "the rioters and their behind-the-scene supporters" -- which can be taken as an accusation of Western meddling. It said that "their attempt to 'kidnap Hong Kong' and press the central authorities is just a delusion," adding, "No concession should be expected concerning such principle issues."



https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong-Kong-protests/Xinhua-warns-end-is-coming-for-Hong-Kong-protesters">https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong- ... protesters">https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong-Kong-protests/Xinhua-warns-end-is-coming-for-Hong-Kong-protesters

[Anonymous]

TOKYO -- China issued a stern warning to Hong Kong protesters as well as the West on Sunday, reiterating that it will not tolerate any attempt to undermine Chinese sovereignty over the city.



"The end is coming for those attempting to disrupt Hong Kong and antagonize China," stated a commentary piece published by the state's Xinhua News Agency.



The strongly worded message was directed at "the rioters and their behind-the-scene supporters" -- which can be taken as an accusation of Western meddling. It said that "their attempt to 'kidnap Hong Kong' and press the central authorities is just a delusion," adding, "No concession should be expected concerning such principle issues."



https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong-Kong-protests/Xinhua-warns-end-is-coming-for-Hong-Kong-protesters">https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong- ... protesters">https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong-Kong-protests/Xinhua-warns-end-is-coming-for-Hong-Kong-protesters

What does China consider meddling? A pro democracy tweets from NGO's in the West. We have foreign undermining our economy and preventing us from building critical infrastructure to get our resources to international markets. China doesn't know what meddling is.

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[Anonymous]

The extradition treaty between Hong Kong and the mainland has been withdrawn..



Other demands like an investigation into the police, an amnesty for protesters and direct elections for HK's Chief Executive have not been addressed.

[Anonymous]

The extradition treaty between Hong Kong and the mainland has been withdrawn..



Other demands like an investigation into the police, an amnesty for protesters and direct elections for HK's Chief Executive have not been addressed.

This ain the end of the protests. But, it's a good move by Beijing and it's stooges in HK.

[cc]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-49575381">Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to withdraw extradition bill



Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said she will withdraw the highly controversial extradition bill which has triggered months of protests.



The proposal, introduced in April, would have allowed criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China.



The bill was suspended in June but Ms Lam stopped short of scrapping it.



Full withdrawal was one of five key demands of protesters, who also want full democracy. Some rejected Ms Lam's move and vowed to keep on protesting.



In a televised address on Wednesday, Ms Lam also announced other measures that appeared to be designed to soothe unrest.



She said two senior officials would join an existing inquiry into police conduct during the protests. An independent investigation into alleged police brutality against protesters is another of the activists' key demands.



On Monday, Ms Lam was heard on leaked audio tapes blaming herself for igniting Hong Kong's political crisis, and saying it was unforgiveable of her to have caused such huge havoc.



The extradition bill quickly drew criticism after being unveiled in April. Opponents said it would undermine Hong Kong's legal freedoms and might be used to intimidate or silence critics of Beijing.

[Anonymous]

I predict Carrie Lam will take the fall for Peking.

[Anonymous]

More mass protests again this weekend. The extradition treaty has been shelved, but the unrest continues.

[Anonymous]

Canada sent a war ship through the Taiwan Straits..



This will infuriate Peking.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I have a suspicion this will not end well.