I think we’re all aware. And Hong Kong isn’t (wasn’t) China. China broke the deal it made with UK, which said Hong Kong would be autonomous until 2048, after which it would be incorporated into China.

But you’re right, not much to do when China claims authority and no one defends it’s right to free speech, democracy and autonomy.

Hong Kong was supposed to be free to control itself until 2048, democracy and free speech etc. China the decided that Hong Kong was starting to getting a little too free and started to tell the sitting president to shut the protests down.

China eventually took back control and instituted a national security law that could be used for pretty much anything after the crackdown didn’t quell the unrest.

I was actively following it live as it unfolded. It was very sad to see how much young people fought for basic freedoms and still lost it.

I remember being torn between my general non-violence stance and also understanding the protestors reciprocating the police violence.

Tell that to Hong Kong demonstrators on June 16, 2019, estimated by organizers at 2 million people marching. Hong Kong had a population of 7.5 million at the time.

Sure there was violence both before and after that protest, but mostly caused by violent crackdown by police.

But did it fail because there was violence or was violence a sign of stronger opposition? Causation vs correlation and all that.

Then I don’t think you’ve met people. Because I have met people and they do care.

What makes you doubt that? Sure, I’m an internet stranger and can’t know what situation you’re in, but I still wish you well, regardless of what you’ve been through. Is there a reason that makes you doubt that anyone might care even the very least?

It sounds like you’re in a bad place. Sorry to hear you feel that way.

Hey there, who hurt you so bad you gave up empathy all together?

Edit: added a missing ‘up’ in that sentence.

That was very well put, thank you.

No one is happy with the current circumstances. You’re blaming the victim though, and not the aggressor. Please share how you think this war should be resolved.

Not much of an answer to my question, but I was more curious of bobr’s response anyway.

What is your suggestion to stop the war?