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Is it too late to save Hong Kong from Beijing’s authoritarian grasp?

When Britain handed over control to China in 1997, Hong Kong was a beacon of freewheeling prosperity – but in recent years Beijing’s grip has tightened. Is there any hope for the city’s radical pro-democracy movement? By Howard W French. (Mar. 21, 2017)

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  • Appaloosa (edited 7 years ago)
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    Yes, it was a handover after all.

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