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==Back from Hong Kong== | ==Back from Hong Kong== | ||
| − | I'm back from Hong Kong and it was certainly quite a week to be there (Oct. 1-7). Hong Kong was once a British colony, but it has been ruled by China since 1997. The city has a unique "one country, two systems" form of government that allows a British-style legal system to continue despite the fact that the local government is now appointed by the Chinese Communist Party. There have been pro-democracy protests in the city for the past four months. The protests expanded dramatically after a decree banning masks took effect on Oct. 5. Vandalism was so intense that the entire subway system had to be closed | + | I'm back from Hong Kong and it was certainly quite a week to be there (Oct. 1-7). Hong Kong was once a British colony, but it has been ruled by China since 1997. The city has a unique "one country, two systems" form of government that allows a British-style legal system to continue despite the fact that the local government is now appointed by the Chinese Communist Party. There have been pro-democracy protests in the city for the past four months. The protests expanded dramatically after a decree banning masks took effect on Oct. 5. Vandalism was so intense that the entire subway system had to be closed.<br/>Hong Kong has one of the most serious housing bubbles in history. Rising land values make the rich richer and leaves young couples without homes of their own. Everyone wants a piece of the action, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi has a villa in Hong Kong at Repulse Bay. When I talked to the protesters, I suggested that they take a look at that. |
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| − | File:V-Barracade across Nathan Road in Mongkok.jpg| | + | File:V-Barracade across Nathan Road in Mongkok.jpg|This barricade is in Mongkok District, Oct. 5. Although defended by a catapult, the police had little trouble taking it apart. |
| − | File:China_Liaison_Office,_Hong_Kong.jpeg|This tower in Sai Ying Pun is the | + | File:China_Liaison_Office,_Hong_Kong.jpeg|Hong Kong's "chief executive" is just a puppet. This tower in Sai Ying Pun is the real center of power. It is the "secret" headquarters of the city's Communist Party. |
File:Glass broken in Hong Kong protests.jpeg|The subway has been overwhelmed by a wave of vandalism. This pane is at Mei Foo Station. | File:Glass broken in Hong Kong protests.jpeg|The subway has been overwhelmed by a wave of vandalism. This pane is at Mei Foo Station. | ||
| − | File:Poster on why attack subway.jpg|This poster addresses the aspect of the protest that is perhaps most perplexing: Why do the protesters attack the subway? | + | File:Poster on why attack subway.jpg|This poster addresses the aspect of the protest that is perhaps the most perplexing: Why do the protesters attack the subway? |
| + | File:Pro-democracy march in Wanchai, Hong Kong.jpeg|This is at a march in the Wanchai District, site of some of the most serious rioting. I wore a mask just in case the police launched a tear gas attack. | ||
File:Dim sum.jpg|Dim sum is what Hong Kongers eat for breakfast. | File:Dim sum.jpg|Dim sum is what Hong Kongers eat for breakfast. | ||
File:Hong Kong Ferry.jpeg|You can get a magnificent view of the harbour aboard the white and green Hong Kong ferry. | File:Hong Kong Ferry.jpeg|You can get a magnificent view of the harbour aboard the white and green Hong Kong ferry. | ||
Revision as of 04:49, October 9, 2019
Back from Hong Kong
I'm back from Hong Kong and it was certainly quite a week to be there (Oct. 1-7). Hong Kong was once a British colony, but it has been ruled by China since 1997. The city has a unique "one country, two systems" form of government that allows a British-style legal system to continue despite the fact that the local government is now appointed by the Chinese Communist Party. There have been pro-democracy protests in the city for the past four months. The protests expanded dramatically after a decree banning masks took effect on Oct. 5. Vandalism was so intense that the entire subway system had to be closed.
Hong Kong has one of the most serious housing bubbles in history. Rising land values make the rich richer and leaves young couples without homes of their own. Everyone wants a piece of the action, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi has a villa in Hong Kong at Repulse Bay. When I talked to the protesters, I suggested that they take a look at that.
This barricade is in Mongkok District, Oct. 5. Although defended by a catapult, the police had little trouble taking it apart.
Hong Kong's "chief executive" is just a puppet. This tower in Sai Ying Pun is the real center of power. It is the "secret" headquarters of the city's Communist Party.
The subway has been overwhelmed by a wave of vandalism. This pane is at Mei Foo Station.
This poster addresses the aspect of the protest that is perhaps the most perplexing: Why do the protesters attack the subway?
This is at a march in the Wanchai District, site of some of the most serious rioting. I wore a mask just in case the police launched a tear gas attack.
Dim sum is what Hong Kongers eat for breakfast.
You can get a magnificent view of the harbour aboard the white and green Hong Kong ferry.
