China

Empire Strikes Back: Nostalgia For Old Union Jack Persists in HK

https://youtu.be/NQfRP1aTJcw

"British Hong Kong. Once an outstanding model for all who crave freedom and human rights. Right...?"

@misfit

Good point. But there’s no big crackdown on the violence that we see in salted protests of the west. 

As far as I’m aware, it’s actually the opposite.

Inside Running Battles of Hong Kong's Wild Weekend

https://youtu.be/7l_23AscmUQ

"A weekend of violent clashes in Hong Kong between police and protesters led to numerous arrests and garnered international attention. Protesters used bricks and petrol bombs while police responded with pepper-spray, tear gas and water cannon."

Hong Kong Concedes, Withdrawing Extradition Bill

https://youtu.be/kUu6bohw7i8

"Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced her government was formally withdrawing the controversial bill originally behind the last few weeks of violent unrest in the city. 'Now it's just about opposition to the Chinese govt, the local HK govt and the subversion of state power,' said Stanley Ng, Chairman HK Federation of Trade Unions."

With Thanks To Julian Assange and WikiLeaks:

https://twitter.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1168963928115875841

"In a 2009 meeting with Nancy Pelosi, Martin Lee thanked George W Bush for helping to turn out 500,000 protesters in Hong Kong and urged the US to maintain Radio Free Asia Cantonese broadcasts."

Western 'Progressives' Support Yet Another Color Revolution in Hong Kong

https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/09/western-progressives-support-yet-anot...

You know it's not a real color revolution until the stupid section of the western 'progressive' blogosphere gets to cheerleading...This is a geostrategic, geopolitical information warfare. No longer - if ever - grassroots popular agitation. Progressives - if you actually are that - you need to keep your eyes open, your minds alert and think sharply, critically, objectively as you wade into this battlespace. Lives and nations rest in the balance."

Hands Off Hong Kong: The Cry Seldom Heard

https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/09/hands-off-hong-kong-the-cry-seldom-he...

"So, we should expect to hear the cry, 'US Government; Hands Off Hong Kong!' Sadly, with a few principled exceptions it is nowhere to be heard on either the left or right..."

Hong Kong Capitulates to Protesters' Demand - What Now?

https://youtu.be/9H4RO-TYnxg

"The withdrawal of the extradition bill was a key demand of the protesters. Will the gesture be enough to pacify them?"

China is not the problem. A Western-backed Hong Kong color revolution is the problem.

Interesting choice.

Freeland said Barton's close personal connections to Trudeau and herself means he will have "close and direct contacts" that will help him do the job.

She said his appointment sends "an important message to China" about how much Canada values its relationship with China.

Conservative foreign affairs critic Erin O'Toole released a statement today criticizing the appointment, saying the situation with China calls for an experienced diplomat in the role of ambassador, not a "corporate executive advocating for doing business with China as usual."

"He is replacing one Liberal insider with another Liberal insider at a time that we should have a professional diplomat who is conversant with the language, culture and protocols needed to secure the swift release of Canadian citizens and stabilization of export trade," he said.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-ambassador-dominic-barton-1.5269770

Here's a first, I agree with Erin O'Toole. 

McKinsey and Company practically had a monopoloy on all World Bank and USAID contracts going back in the 1990s-2000s. Haven't kept track of them in over 15 years. Sounds just like the type of crowd Freeland would run with. I swear she is an ideological clone of Ignatieff and seems to share the same circle of friends.

Could be NDPP. All I know is that there was a cadre of go to firms (management, engineering) that got most of the international development contracts.

Are These Men Behind The Hong Kong Protests?

https://youtu.be/GQd3N2ImyyM

"Rick Sanchez explains the complicated truth about what's driving the protests in Hong Kong. Then RT America's Michele Greenstein joins from the island territory to discuss the interests and organizations capitalizing on local grievances and instigating protests..."

NorthReport wrote:

Maybe its the Hong Kong people who are behind the Hong Kong protests but if anyone wants to support their cry for freedom and peace, more power to them.

Yes they will get the same kind of freedom and peace as the Ukrainians have after their colour revolution. The Egyptians are also into a blissful period of freedom. The Libyans have never had it so good. So far it is clear that US led colour revolutions are the best thing to happen to the oligarchs of those countries, not so much your average Joe.

Graffiti in Sheung Wan https://twitter.com/austinramzy/status/1167728523294851072?s=20

More Graffiti from Hong Kong

https://twitter.com/dancohen3000/status/1170110856820121600

"Photo being circulated from Hong Kong shows Trump holding an assault rifle while riding a tank next to an eagle firing a tommy gun. And Western media outlets tell us this is a 'pro-democracy' movement that leftists should show solidarity with."

'This Is How A War With China Could Begin...'

https://twitter.com/CarlZha/status/1170068357992763392

"NYT Imperial Court Stenographer Nick Krystol prepares us for war with China..."

These protestors are demanding they be treated like Puerto Rico or American Samoa. I am sure Trump will respect them in the same manner that he respected Puerto Rico when it needed the federal governments support. 

Maybe someone should show these naive idiots what the real world is like. The people of Hong Kong have never had a democratic system and they never will if they become a territory of the US.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daJ0Nx8pnkc&app=desktop

HK Protesters Cozying Up To US, Ask To 'Liberate' City Amid Ongoing Violence (and vid)

https://on.rt.com/a1e1

"With their direct appeal to Trump, it appears that many of the protesters are not interested in negotiating directly with the government. HK has already officially withdrawn the controversial extradition bill with China."

'4th of July' in Hong Kong? Why? Who?

https://youtu.be/LbbbGS86Jis

"The protesters in Hong Kong are bent on pitting Washington against Beijing. They even stated a demonstration where they marched to the US consulate while waving American flags and calling on President Trump to 'liberate' the island. Rick Sanchez discusses the latest developments in the ongoing protest and violent clashes."

Getting goofy, obvious and ridiculous.

'Because of Hong Kong Protesters, the Man Who Killed His Girl-Friend Will Be Released in October'

https://twitter.com/liamstone_19/status/1172044485401792512

"Her killer is free because he can't be extradited to Taiwan."

Outrageous. Ditto corporate criminals who now routinely flee to HK sanctuary - perhaps a hint why oligarchial funding of the protest 'movement'.

WATCH: 'Hong Kong Doesn't Welcome Chinese'

https://twitter.com/liamstone_19/status/1168993944358871041

"Some HK protesters holding paper board with words 'Hong Kong doesn't welcome Chinese' near a shopping mall. A mainland Chinese lady with her kid was verbally insulted by the protesters."

Pro-Hong Kong Rally in DC Against 'CHINAZI Regime' Being Sponsored With US Govt-Linked Money

https://on.rt.com/a1ku

"A planned Washington DC protest in support of Hong Kong activists and promoting the 'Chinazi' flag is being sponsored by at least six organizations backed by the notoriously shady US funded National Endowment For Democracy (NED). Posters for the event circulated online contain an image of the so-called 'Chinazi' flag - an altered version of the Chinese national flag with the yellow stars arranged to form a swastika and with a hammer and sickle placed in the corner.

Protesters plan to form a human chain encircling the Chinese embassy in Washington DC to protest the 'Chinazi regime' and call for an independent Hong Kong. The links between US officials, anti-China activists and US government funded organizations is reminiscent of countless US regime-change or 'color revolution' efforts seen around the world, from Ukraine to Syria, Libya and Venezuela."

Huawei Ready To Sell Its 5G Technology Code and Washington is Getting More Concerned

https://youtu.be/LUUwK3DxGlA

"The Chinese telecom giant said it's prepared to sell the core code of its 5G technology to any prospective Western buyer. US has classified Huawei as a 'threat to national security' accusing it of spying for Beijing..."

The accusation was always a US bluff without any proof or foundation and was based on an economic power-play/competition. Now that the bluff has been called, and any prospective security threat easily countered, watch the US instigated demonization, smear and disinformation campaign continue regardless.

Nah, the NED is a puppet for Joshua who controls all. 

WATCH: "Hong Kong protesters are chanting 'Go back to mainland China!' to pro-government Hong Kong citizens." [Or maybe just ordinary citizens sick and tired of the relentless disruption, lawbreaking and violence in their city.]

https://twitter.com/liamstone_19/status/1174223143948509185

"Several pro-government Hong Kong citizens were surrounded by protesters, the police officers have to form a human chain to prevent them from being assaulted by these protesters."

https://twitter.com/liamstone_19/status/1174221953357484032

WATCH: "Experts say Hong Kong's top priority is to stop violence quickly."

https://twitter.com/CGTNOfficial/status/1174714766813814787

Yes, I spot a pattern: lots of people on twitter think the US has mnid-control powers over people of colour around the world. 

WATCH: Hong Kong Protesters Ransack Mall, Clash in Street Battles With Police

https://on.rt.com/a25o

"Thousands of masked protesters descended on a Hong Kong satellite town vandalizing a mall and rail stations. Clashes with police ensued..."

WATCH: "Human Rights inherent to everyone not just HK protesters..."

https://twitter.com/CGTNOfficial/status/1175918951479619587

Gala Celebrating PRC's 70th Anniversary (and vid)

https://twitter.com/CGTNOfficial/status/1178995472838451200

"The east wind blows soothingly, lifting our spirits..."

Tear Gas, Petrol Bombs at Fresh Clashes Between Police & Protesters in Hong Kong, Reports of Live Fire (Photo, Video)

https://on.rt.com/a2n1

"Intense riots and violent clashes between demonstrators and police broke out across Hong Kong streets on Tuesday. Dozens were arrested and one protester was hurt after police reportedly fired a live round to fend off attacks. At least 96 people were detained for violating public assembly laws and carrying weapons and firecrackers as well as owning dangerous chemical substances, local media stated..."

Rousing choruses of the Star Spangled Banner and Rule Britannia continue.

NDPP wrote:

Negative Views of China, Up Sharply in Canada, US

https://twitter.com/BenjaminNorton/status/1179025994776301574

"The US-led imperialist system is in decline and fundamental crisis. So Western propaganda is intentionally fueling anti-Chinese racism and xenophobia, reviving the 'Yellow Peril' to scapegoat China for problems caused by capitalism. It is pure projection."

And as is usual here now, some Canadian 'progressives' are doing whatever they can to advance the process.

I'm with you on this one. While the PRC has many problems, its concrete accomplishments are immense, and it deserves respect for that. Whatever happens to it in the future should be the decision of the Chinese people, and not western oligarchs.

CrossTalk: Communist China at 70

https://youtu.be/UWIvU6KvXGk

"Seventy years ago this week China started down the path of communist rule. Over the past few decades China has emerged - or rather re-emerged - as a leading world power rivalling the US. But challenges remain..."

One things these protest have shown is the power of direct advocacy outside political parties. Likewise with Thumberg.

In both cases governments are not ignoring and not wanting to supress too strongly due to the reactions. In other words protests are influencing governments to manage them as much as possible. Canadians should protest more.

I hope that things do not deteriorate to further bloodshed in Hong Kong (or where there are environmental protests). 

A point that some can make is that engagement with China has changed the way protest is handled. It is clear the protests are provocative, disruptive and serious yet the government has showed restraint. Some will argue that the impact of engagement and global economic exposure is part of that restraint shown in 2019 that is greater than that shown in 1989. The argument that engagement does indeed moderate peacefully can be made.

Canada should listen to this. The embassy in Iran for example should be opened. Canada has serious issues with Iran and needs the embassy. There are points of disagreement to be sure on both sides. There is a large diaspora here wanting consular services. Canada has a poor record dealing with money laundering here and there is a great deal of Iranian assets flowing here illegally depriving that country. Canada should try play a role trying to moderate the US over Iran. Canada also states that it has interests in supporting people who need aid and Iran is seeing considerable natural disaster in terms of heat, flood and earthquakes.

This Chinese example of the effects of engagement is positive as is the proof that people acting together can stand up to governments. I live in Ontario and terrible things are happening that people can stand up against.

WATCH: 'Veiled Protester Beats Man For Saying 'We Are All Chinese'

https://twitter.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1180636850014347264

"I don't know, maybe the guy could have avoided being assaulted by a separatist psychopath if that Western reporter didn't deliberately block him from entering the building."