On Sunday, nearly a million people in Hong Kong marched against an extradition treaty that would extend Beijing’s grip over Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s largely procedural legislature was expected to rubber-stamp it despite opposition from foreign embassies, the business community and human rights experts. Unlike China, Hong Kong was pro-business, had low taxes and an open attitude to goods, services, people and ideas. Many expatriate “experts" in Hong Kong asserted that the Hong Kong Chinese don’t really want democracy, describing liberal politicians like Emily Lau and Martin Lee as deluded liberals. This May, Germany granted political asylum to two Hong Kong activists, a move that embarrassed the Hong Kong administration.

Source: Mint June 12, 2019 18:45 UTC