should not be remembered by Beijing.
This morning, Hong Kong English-language media "South China Morning Post" published such an article in the "letter" section of the website. The title of
will not be translated, just look at:
(via SCMP)
The signature of this letter is "Clive Siu Yin Wong" and the location is London. At the beginning of the letter, the author raised a question that many people may be confused:
Observers of the ongoing Hong Kong protests may be puzzled about what the protesters really want. After all, the extradition bill was suspended. So why the fuss now
Those who observe the Hong Kong demonstrations may be confused by the true intentions of these protesters. After all, the "amendments" have been shelved. Why are you doing things now?
(via SCMP)
Yes. If the reason for the series of violent demonstrations in Hong Kong is the so-called "return to send", then the Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the amendment to "end of life" as early as two months ago. Why did the farce not stop, but intensified?
▲The demonstrators deliberately set fire to the Kowloon Bay area (Picture via Hong Kong media)
Some people might say that the slogan of some demonstrators is the so-called "democracy", but the author of this letter finds this guise very ridiculous. The author of
pointed out sharply: The root of the problem lies in the accumulation of contradictions caused by the malpractices of capitalism, which makes the gap between the rich and the poor in Hong Kong widening, and empty-handed young people feel that there is no way out.
I believe that the protests in Hong Kong are not really about democracy. Akin to the United Kingdom's Brexit vote and the election of US President Donald Trump, the source of anger is capitalism.
I believe that the protests in Hong Kong are not really about democracy. "Democracy" is similar to the Brexit referendum and Trump's election as President of the United States -out of anger against capitalism (abuses).
For the past 25 years, Hong Kong has been ranked the freest economy in the world and a fine demonstration of capitalism. Prosperity has, however, come at a cost.
In the past 25 years, Hong Kong has been ranked as the world’s most A free economy and a good example of capitalism. However, prosperity has a price.
Skyrocketing property prices and an ever-widening wealth gap have been two direct consequences. Throw into the mix a lack of social mobility as well, andit’s easy for a young Hongkonger to feel that there is no way out.
Soaring housing prices and the ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor are two direct consequences. Coupled with the lack of social mobility, young Hong Kong people easily feel that there is no way out.
(via SCMP)
(picture via network)
and the gap between the rich and the poor, etc., can not be solved by shouting the so-called "universal suffrage." The author said that countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States have engaged in "universal suffrage," but are their problems such as the gap between the rich and the poor and social conflicts still rare?
As for the individual silly X who shouted "Go back to the British rule" to enjoy "democracy", that is the fallacy of without common sense and logic-
First, during the over 150 years of British rule, Hong Kong never enjoyed democracy. ...when protesters repeatedly reminisce about the “better days” of British rule, they do not refer to a democratic past, but to a period of relative equality.
First of all, has been under the rule of the United Kingdom for more than 150 years, Hong Kong Never enjoyed democracy. When the demonstrators repeatedly recalled the so-called "good days" in the Anglo-American era, they missed not "democracy" but the period when the gap between rich and poor was not too big.
Second, it is fair to say that international examples are discouraging. The US and the UK are each battling their own problems of populism and inequality. Furthermore, both are experiencing unprecedented wealth gaps.
Second, international (other countries and regions) The example is also quite "mourning". The United States and the United Kingdom are also fighting their own populism and inequality issues, and the two countries are also experiencing an unprecedented gap between rich and poor.
It is therefore hard to perceive how a democratic system mirroring either could resolve the problems in Hong Kong.
Therefore, a more "democratic" system can solve Hong Kong's problems? I can't imagine.
(via SCMP, the same below)
At this point, the author pointedly pointed out that these demonstrators were misled.
In some ways, the protesters are misguided in holding that a system of universal suffrage is the be all and end all.
To some extent, demonstrators are misguided, and they think that "universal suffrage" will solve everything.
According to this logic, the gap between the rich and the poor, racial conflicts, immigration issues in the United States... shouldn't exist.
At the end of the letter, the author said with emotion: The status quo of Hong Kong society is inseparable from the contradictions and malpractices exposed by capitalism, which deserves warning from other capitalist countries and regions. This "pot" of
does not belong to Beijing at all, and Hong Kong should deeply reflect on itself.
The bigger enemy, as Winston Churchill put it, is the “vice of capitalism”. This is, however, not a problem unique to Hong Kong. The protests in Hong Kong should be an alarm bell for the rest of the world.
just Churchill said that the greater enemy is "the evil of capitalism." However, this is not a problem unique to Hong Kong. The demonstrations in Hong Kong should be a wake-up call to other (capitalist) regions in the world.
Instead of criticising the central government in Beijing, it is time for Hong Kong to take a deep inward look at itself.
Compared to finding fault with the central government, it is time for Hong Kong to reflect on itself.
▲ Demonstrators wearing masks and helmets (Picture via Global Times)
As mentioned by the South China Morning Post earlier this year, to improve the social status and develop the economy, Hong Kong urgently needs to optimize its industrial structure and develop technology Waiting for emerging industries... instead of taking the roots of financial real estate.
▲Shenzhen and Hong Kong are two cities often compared in recent years (Picture via network)
“Hong Kong is heavily reliant on traditional industries such as finance and real estate, which covers about 70 per cent of the economy . Shenzhen's economy is mainly supported by manufacturing and technology, which contributes about 70 per cent," managing director and head of research at Bocom International Hong Hao said.
" Hong Kong is heavily dependent on traditional industries such as finance and real estate, which account for approximately Hong Kong 70% of the economy. Shenzhen’s economy is mainly supported by manufacturing and technology industries, and these industries also contribute 70% to its economy. “” said Hong Hao, Manager of Bank of Communications International and Head of Research.
It has invested more than 4 per cent of its GDP annually into research and development.
Shenzhen uses more than 4% of the local GDP for research and development every year.
Hong Kong’s expenditure on research and development, in contrast, accounted for around 0.8 per cent of its GDP,which is the most recently available official data.
In contrast, Hong Kong research and development expenditure in 2017 accounted for about 0.8% of its GDP that year . This is the latest official data known.
▲Hong Kong economy surpassed by neighbour Shenzhen for first time in 2018 as China's hi-tech hub soars (via SCMP)
▲Shenzhen's Tencent Headquarters Building (Figure via network)
People are more like older generations who are hard-working, self-made, and dare to work hard. understands what the real "Lion Mountain Spirit" is. If you don't have money, you can work hard to earn money. If you are not competitive, you will continue to learn to enrich yourself.
Poke the video and feel the "Lion Mountain Spirit" :
▲Beijing International Trade Center at four o'clock in the morning is still brightly lit (Picture via Securities Times)
If you are dissatisfied, you will complain about people and even be instigated by some anti-China forces. Blocking the airport, blocking the subway and blocking the road, disturbed the peaceful and orderly Hong Kong...
That is really bothersome and stupid.
▲Some demonstrators invented a new way of doing things: saw the lamp post
(screenshot via Global Network)
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