05-22-2020, 08:30 AM
(05-21-2020, 08:42 PM)John J. Xenakis Wrote: Even talking about "secession" is already illegal, and presumably the
new laws will specify even harsher punishment for speaking out.
I'm pretty sure the big difference here is that the law is a Chinese law, rather than a Hong Kong law. That would give the Chinese an excuse to march in with their own forces if necessary. Up until now, everything has been enforced by Hong Kong police.
Of course even better for the CCP would be the Hong Kong police enforcing Chinese law, breaking down the "two systems" barrier. I'm not sure the CCP is smart enough or capable enough to do that, though.
