Heterodox
This is no longer marketable as a non-violent protest. It is turning into open revolt. The Chinese leadership is unlikely to put up with this escalation indefinitely, only long enough for the protestors to discredit themselves. The West is unlikely to intervene directly, and imposing more sanctions won't matter much either. The decision seems to have been taken to decouple. In the long run, this bodes ill for Hong Kong. It will be replaced by similar facilities and operation on the...
Read More »Traffic Jam in Shenzhen, China
” The long line of trucks is a traffic jam of military trucks. Shenzhen (China), to state the obvious, is across the border and located just north of Hong Kong (see map). This show of force could still be a well poised threat to Hong Kong warning them to discontinue their protests or else. Shenzhen is an approximate 20 miles from Hong Kong and can be traveled by rail, bus, or limo. Click on the images to enlarge. On a business trip, I was scheduled to...
Read More »Hong Kong, Kashmir: a Tale of Two Occupations — Pepe Escobar
Clearest analysis on these "hot spots" I have seen yet.Strategic Culture FoundationHong Kong, Kashmir: a Tale of Two Occupations Pepe EscobarSee asloZero HedgeEvidence Of CIA Meeting HK Protest Leaders? China Summons US Diplomats Over Viral Photo
Read More »American Gov’t, NGOs Fuel and Fund Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests — Alexander Rubenstein
Understanding the Hong Kong kerfuffle.Trying to split Hong Kong away from China?Mint Press NewsAmerican Gov’t, NGOs Fuel and Fund Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests Alexander RubensteinSee alsoOriental ReviewHong Kong’s Caught In A Color Revolution Crisis Andrew Korybko
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