China started chipping away at that agreement almost immediately. At first Beijing "just" restricted the continuing progress toward democracy. They'd promised

China started chipping away at that agreement almost immediately. At first Beijing "just" restricted the continuing progress toward democracy. They'd promised to leave that to HK. Now they're much more active about it, intervening in law, freedom of press, day to day administration, the make up of the legislature, etc. Then there's the kidnappings of booksellers and publishers, and continual pro Beijing immigration. Seems right to be very wary of any promises writ there.