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m'k. AP reporting branched to pathos.
Protesters say storming of legislature born of desperation
files exclusive interview with student leadership, cannot "independently verify" all three (3) fatalities, (2 suicides) attributable to HK revolutionary struggle for democracy. Syndication developing ...
MEANWHILE
In Hong Kong, colonial flag still a symbol of prized values
undermines democratic leadership strategy and goals
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I have never visited HK. I've had no desire to visit HK, but I've made the acquaintance of migratory "Hongkongers" in NYC and London, UK. Incredulouw, yeah, I did a brief tour of HK public data beginning with GINI calculations since 1980, GDP and trade balances (HKMA:USD), historical industrial policy, HK SAR demographic and net migration estimates. Provisional conclusion: AP story unexpectedly yet deftly summarizes British SOP, residual economic impairments. Democracy indeed is not well understood.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Fri Jul 5th, 2019 at 07:19:51 PM EST
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Hong Kongers with UK passport seek right to stay [in UK]  - video
So yeah, I checked out current uk.gov advisory on qualifications and relief, too. Sad.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Fri Jul 5th, 2019 at 07:38:02 PM EST
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meaningful vote on 'no-amendment' deal with freedom fighters, Beijing developing ...

Lam says Hong Kong bill is 'dead' but unclear if demand met 'face time'

Leaders of the monthlong protest movement vowed to keep up pressure until the legislation is officially revoked.


Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Tue Jul 9th, 2019 at 06:03:26 AM EST
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