Posted on 07/31/2019 4:47:04 AM PDT by cba123
It has nothing to do with a US-backed ‘color revolution’, as Beijing claims, and everything to do with rights, liberties and democracy
--
When black-clad protesters gathered at Hong Kong’s central Chater Garden for a mass rally on July 28, an unlikely tune rang through the air: a rendition of the United States’ national anthem performed by a megaphone-carrying activist in black sunglasses and a face mask.
As activists waved American flags and appropriated “The Star-Spangled Banner” as a protest song, a China Daily editorial published that day reiterated Beijing’s verdict on a protest movement that has brought parts of the semi-autonomous city to a standstill since demonstrations began in June.
(please see full article idle at the link)
(Excerpt) Read more at asiatimes.com ...
It made me proud, but also somewhat uncomfortable.
Trump has NOT weighed in on the protests, at least not yet. I do hope the protesters do not over-estimate the patience of the government.
I remember the protests at Tiananmen. The protesters, would not back down.
I sort of wish they had.
The Brits sealed the fate of Hong Kong at the end of the nineteenth century. It is a Chinese matter and there’s no good reason for the USA to have any involvement in protests there.
You couldn’t be more wrong. It’s ALWAYS a good idea for the US government to speak in favor of liberty and individual freedom, anywhere and everywhere around the globe.
Right on. The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.
This is why we are losing America The Beautiful. Maybe our words and prayers can save another country.
That is why President Trump is winning... he is speaking truths... even hard ones. His record on targeting traffickers and reigning in our justice system is either just the beginning... or our last dying attempt.
Have you ever been to Hong Kong? Or Taiwan?
I’ve been to Chinatown in L.A.. Does that count?
We can’t seem to save our own country from the commies. What makes them think we can save theirs?
Both.
Why?
oh i’ve never been to heaven... but i’ve been to oklahoma.
not arizona. oklahoma, what does it matter...
Only if you’ve seen the film.
Lived there. Son born there. Was there during cultural revolution riots. That was the last time there were violent demonstrations in HK. This will not end well.
How does the Chicoms put it down? Fly the military in waves?
I agree with you, with key words being "speak in favor of liberty".
“... end of the nineteenth century ....”
End of the 20th Century!
19th century ended 11:59:59 Dec 31 1899.
Centuries end with zeros...
The 99 year lease for Hong Kong and the New Territories between Britain and China was executed in 1898 which would be the end of the nineteenth century.
Yep!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.