Politics Chaotic scenes as HK protests turns violent

[Chazman]

I'm actually surprised it's taken the CCP this long to do something like this. I'm guessing they have decided to use the pandemic as a smokescreen against any global backlash

I agree. CCP sees the pandemic as an opportunity.

 

[Flagg]

I'm actually surprised it's taken the CCP this long to do something like this. I'm guessing they have decided to use the pandemic as a smokescreen against any global backlash

Not exactly the hybrid scenario I wrote about a few months ago, but it fits into near shore nationalist distraction using lawfare.

https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/223-contagion-covid-19s-impact-on-operational-environment-part-1/

 

[HisRoyalHighness]

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Hong Kong is screwed and is going to turned into a despotic nightmare. Will Hong Kong see their citizens rise up finally or will they whimper into silence?

 

[Chazman]

The demonstrations have begun.

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[Chazman]

Malayan demonstrations supporting HK.

 

[Chazman]

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[bdpopeye]

May 27,2020.. Causeway Bay..Hong Kong

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[bdpopeye]

Read the article before you pass judgement.

Pompeo declares that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, threatening trade with U.S.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported to Congress that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, a move that could jeopardize the special administrative region's favorable trading relationship with the United States.

www.cnbc.com

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[Ivan le Fou]

China seized the opportunity.

But on the other hand, though weak, the US's response was the only thing they could possibly do.

Not really as if sending troops was an alternative for the US.

 

[primer]

chinese US listed companies have been re-registering over in Hong Kong obviously because of the trade status. Obviously it has leverage despite the articles claim.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Hong Kong moves to criminalize 'insulting' China's national anthem | CNN

The trumpet sounds, clear and exultant, and is greeted by a crescendo of boos.

edition.cnn.com

Hong Kong is pushing a controversial national anthem bill just as protests are kicking off again | CNN

After five months of being at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic, new infections in Hong Kong have slowed to a trickle, and the city is slowly getting back to normal. Which, these days, means protests.

edition.cnn.com

It's done:

Hong Kong defies ban to mark Tiananmen Square crackdown

Thousands attend memorial after police had cancelled gathering for first time in 30 years

www.ft.com

 

[Ivan le Fou]

錯誤 - RTHK

錯誤 - RTHK

news.rthk.hk

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Boris Johnson Confirms Path To UK Citizenship For Millions Of People In Hong Kong

The prime minister announced the move in response to new national security legislation imposed on the territory by China.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

Boris Johnson Confirms Path To UK Citizenship For Millions In Hong Kong
The prime minister announced the move in response to new national security legislation imposed on the territory by China.

 

[morris]

Australia will offer extended visas to Hong Kong residents who feel threatened by new national security laws imposed by Beijing.

Australia won't open up a new humanitarian intake for Hong Kongers who fear persecution under the laws but will instead, it will focus on students and temporary visa holders - primarily those who are already in Australia.

The Chinese Embassy in Australia issued a statement in response to the PM's announcement. You can read it here.

 

[surfpunk]

Australia will offer extended visas to Hong Kong residents who feel threatened by new national security laws imposed by Beijing.

Australia won't open up a new humanitarian intake for Hong Kongers who fear persecution under the laws but will instead, it will focus on students and temporary visa holders - primarily those who are already in Australia.

The Chinese Embassy in Australia issued a statement in response to the PM's announcement. You can read it here.

the chinese response was... amusing.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Hong Kong police order arrest of exiled activists: China state media

Hong Kong police have ordered the arrest of six pro-democracy activists living in exile on suspicion of violating the national security law, ...

www.channelnewsasia.com

Hong Kong 'seeking arrest' of fleeing activists

Six activists, including some now in the UK, are reportedly wanted under the new security law.

www.bbc.com

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Hong Kong issues arrest warrant for U.S. citizen under new national security law

"I woke up to media reports that I am a wanted fugitive," said activist and U.S. citizen Samuel Chu.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Sony World Photography Awards Removes Hong Kong Protest Images

The World Photography Organization said the images could potentially "contradict the competition’s terms and conditions."

hyperallergic.com

 

[morris]

There are protests everywhere these days.

Category:Ongoing protests - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

May be instead of having separate thread for every one of them would be better to have a single unified topic?

 

[Cron]

Hong Kong: 'Eyes will be plucked out,' China warns West

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54995227

What a belligerent bunch of tosspots. I seem to remember a 'China Warns' thread from back in the day - is that still going on this site?