So if trump wants the West to treat Hong Kong just like any other Chinese city, why would the Chinese do anything different? Trumps's policy is going to disadv

So if trump wants the West to treat Hong Kong just like any other Chinese city, why would the Chinese do anything different? Trumps's policy is going to disadvantage the Hong Kong 'man in the street' and the Hong Kong elites more than the Chinese Congress will. Another 'Lets shoot ourselves in the foot' moment for the West.