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I never understood why the UK didn't let Hong Kong declare independence. They could have then choosen their own protector to keep China away if the UK was too s
by Paul_S 9y ago
I never understood why the UK didn't let Hong Kong declare independence. They could have then choosen their own protector to keep China away if the UK was too scared to do so.
- tinza123 9y agoBecause they can not? The original agreement is UK is only allowed to "rent" HK for years. They are never given ownership of the city. Plus it's politics, I don't think it would be such a simple decision made by one party.
- tim333 9y agoThe mainland Chinese government wouldn't have accepted it and would have intervened, militarily if necessary.