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Originally posted by hboGYT View PostSo where does China come into this? This sounds like a purely Hong Kong issue.sigpic
Win nervously lose tragically - Reds C C
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostWhen it comes to government & legislation there is no such thing as a 'purely Hong Kong issue' and has not been for some time, though I suspect you actually know that. As long as China exerts the control it does and insists on intervening directly in what happens in Hong Kong that will remain the case, but I suspect you know that too.
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Originally posted by hboGYT View PostI actually don't. The Hong Kong parliament is debating a bill. It hasn't even passed yet. Why is there criticism directed at China? I'm missing some information here.
Or it could be more basic, they want China out of their affairs and this is one way to express that sentiment.
The comments under the video posted earlier say it all, if there is so much protests then who are the people in office representing ?
Only 30% of them are voted by the people. In 2014, the chief executive who used to be elected became appointed. So the top person in HK is answerable first to Beijing.
I wonder if people in China are even aware of what is going on in Hong Kong or has their internet managed to sanitise everything.Last edited by Double Edge; 15 Jun 19,, 15:01.
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Originally posted by DOR View PostToo little knowledge can be a very dangerous thing.Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Originally posted by hboGYT View PostI actually don't. The Hong Kong parliament is debating a bill. It hasn't even passed yet. Why is there criticism directed at China? I'm missing some information here.sigpic
Win nervously lose tragically - Reds C C
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Originally posted by DOR View PostIf you ever care to actually offer a useful opinion, let me know.
Gotcha is a child's game.Last edited by Oracle; 15 Jun 19,, 19:23.Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Independence is not on the cards. They want autonomy and less interference.
Originally posted by DOR View PostPurpose and need: The constraints imposed on political development by the Basic Law, interference by Mainland officials in the SAR’s internal affairs, and the structural limitations of an executive-led government have brought Hong Kong to the brink of being ungovernable. The Legislative Council periodically goes on strike, increasing numbers of young people are taking to the streets to express their dissatisfaction, and the ever-present threat of Mainland interference looms larger each year. Understanding the causes, and possible solutions to the current state of affairs requires examination of the roots of the present conflict and the interests of those encouraging their continuation.Last edited by Double Edge; 16 Jun 19,, 07:02.
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oh wow! the state caved !!! The bill to amend has been suspended. People win !!
Bottom line : it still remains possible for a resident of HK to murder or rape another in China, Macau & Taiwan and if they flee back to HK there is no way to bring them to justice in the place the crime was committed.
How long can this situation endure ?Last edited by Double Edge; 16 Jun 19,, 07:01.
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Originally posted by Double Edge View Postoh wow! the state caved !!! The bill to amend has been suspended. People win !!
Bottom line : it still remains possible for a resident of HK to murder or rape another in China, Macau & Taiwan and if they flee back to HK there is no way to bring them to justice in the place the crime was committed.
How long can this situation endure ?
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