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A HK friend of mine who's strongly opposing CCP told me independence isn't what most HK citizens want (a hoax even quoting his words). It was a merely a weaponi
by dumb1224 6y ago
A HK friend of mine who's strongly opposing CCP told me independence isn't what most HK citizens want (a hoax even quoting his words). It was a merely a weaponised piece of propaganda by the CCP mouthpieces. By now I can't tell whether he's right or not only from reading main stream media articles. Also curious to learn what will be the ultimate goal.
- ksec 6y agoIt started as a hoax, because people naively believe the sanity of CCP or HK Government to even act with any decency. The sentiment gradually shifted, because they lost whatever hope or trust that is left with the government. It is still not a mainstream view, but it isn't so much a "hoax" like it was same time last year.
- dumb1224 6y agoAny links to the origin of these movements? Personally it seems a very bizarre strategy to use independence to bargain (it will for sure provoke rather than evoking 'decency'). Any chinese would agree I think. I lived in Ireland for nearly a decade and the wounds of the Trouble never heal between the very Irish people. And Ireland is way more democratic and tolerant than China.
- throw443563 6y agoThe problem is the protesters were waving UK flags. Can you imagine if the protesters in Kashmir were waving UK flags?
- dumb1224 6y agoPeople are emotional and ideological with these matters. I don't think it's HK people's fault. However I do think understanding and communication is the key. Waging wars on ideological differences is toxic and hiding real issues. E.g a lot of sensible conversation has been drowned in the noise of social media.