2019-09-05, 13:20 | Link #61 |
Shitpost Gremlin
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost
Age: 44
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Guys, let's not delude ourselves into thinking that something will be done to address the police brutality. This is FUCKING China we are talking about here.
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2019-09-05, 21:00 | Link #63 |
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-49589440
Lam explained why she took a long time to announce the decision to withdraw the extradition bill. Global Times ran an editorial and says most of the protest groups shouldn't have a reason why they should continue.
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2019-09-06, 00:22 | Link #64 |
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
Age: 74
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It's pretty clear from the leaked audio recording and the reporting by Reuters that Lam has made no decisions without clearance from Beijing. So the unanswered question is why has Xi decided to back down on the extradition bill. The CCP must have decided it wasn't worth the cost. I doubt America played any role in this matter. Perhaps the Chinese think it could hurt their relations with Europe?
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2019-09-06, 09:39 | Link #66 |
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
Age: 74
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I'll be interested to see if simply withdrawing the bill will be enough to stop the demonstrations. The most radical groups will certainly not stand down, but given the sizes of the earlier protests I'd have to believe that hundreds of thousands of people will continue to march even after the bill's withdrawal.
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2019-09-06, 20:03 | Link #67 |
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Li Keqiang put his foot down on the matter and says Beijing still back Lam’s administration to work things with the protest groups.
——- Saw some news vids and all that not all are pleased with the bill withdrawal. Those interviewed mention that she’s out of touch. Boycotts are taking places in schools.
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2019-09-08, 11:05 | Link #69 |
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: A city with a small mountain in the middle
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Now that is beyond retarded.
Throw a tear gas grenade at a bunch of reporters and bystanders with no protesters in sight, really? Seriously, those guys deserve to go on welfare and unemployment. Just a bunch of small d***s without their uniform and armor. |
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IT Support
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Hic et ubique
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Stay safe! Avoid active riot zones where possible and ideally, don’t travel alone.
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2019-09-09, 11:51 | Link #72 | |
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Though if I’m traveling without the folks, I’m usually with older bro number 2. I do expect to be profiled since I’m ethnic Chinese (grew up in the Philippines/Canada, never met my extended family in the mainland).
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2019-09-10, 20:02 | Link #73 |
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: A city with a small mountain in the middle
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For the record, the official national anthem for Hong Kong is the same as China's.
I have watched football/soccer for more than 21 years, but this is the first time I have ever seen the "home" national anthem getting booed as hard as that by an angry crowd. |
2019-09-14, 21:59 | Link #77 |
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All is fine. About to leave HK. Latest trouble is from some malls in Kowloon and some blockades in Tin Shui Wai(?).
There’s also a raid launched when police raided a shop that sold masks and protective gear with a search warrant. Also, entry to the airport is strict like NAIA in Manila. Passport and boarding pass is needed to get in.
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