• Teekeeus [comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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    5 months ago

    "Hong Kong is at risk of getting marginalized,” Roach said. "It still has the talent, the institutional heritage, the rule of law, and you hope that all of that remains enduring features of Hong Kong in the years ahead. But many are asking questions about those very attributes.”

    anglo named roach

    • CloutAtlas [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      5 months ago

      Buddy comedy of a Cuban exile and an Anglo in HK hired to help the US and the HK Rioters in 2019 but are so inept all of their attempts backfire and end up helping the CPC

      Coming to cinemas near you: Roach and Gusano! Rated PG-13

  • mustGo [any]@hexbear.net
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    5 months ago

    "Hong Kong used to have freedom, Now it’s lost all that. So why wouldn’t I go to mainland China, where at least things are cheaper?” Xi’s efforts to crush dissent in Hong Kong have weakened its distinct identity from China and instilled a new sense of political apathy.

    What freedom? Really all the west has to offer is vague and empty phrases and a slight feeling of smug superiority.

  • Gorb [they/them]@hexbear.net
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    5 months ago

    Rip to the ones moving to the UK what a wild decision. Have fun with our “democratic” government and crumbling infrastructure i guess