point one is correct, there is theoretically a mechanism to make sure that HK is democratic. The problem is there is democratic, and "democratic". What china is

point one is correct, there is theoretically a mechanism to make sure that HK is democratic. The problem is there is democratic, and "democratic". What china is doing is within the terms of the agreement. However it's a lease, not freehold. a lease reverts to its original owner. There was no practical or legal way to make HK independent.