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Post by evermorerose on Apr 19, 2020 7:09:33 GMT -5
Recently, there has been a renewed call for Hong Kong's Independence. It all started when a person identified as K.H. opened a petition calling for the support of Hong Kong Independence at the White House's petition platform last March 22, 2020. Based on my initial research, the petition is definitely backed by Hongkongers although do note, some Hongkongers are still skeptic over this. It's all up to each of us on whether or not to back the petition. From what I know, anyone can sign the petition (US citizenship/residency not required) and once it reaches 100,000 signatures, the US Government will be asked to respond to it. For now, check back on this thread for further updates about Hong Kong's renewed independence movement. |
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Post by ladyfiaran22 on Apr 19, 2020 7:58:03 GMT -5
I just signed the petition
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Post by Tim on Apr 20, 2020 0:09:06 GMT -5
Yeah, it's only been under Chinese control for 23 years.
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Post by Squad 51 on Apr 20, 2020 4:22:28 GMT -5
Yeah, Hongkong was under a long influence of the UK and knew its freedom. Now with the Chinese government controlling all its citizen, Hongkong rebels and tries to maintain what it has.
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Post by Tim on Apr 20, 2020 12:02:38 GMT -5
Britain seized Hong Kong in 1841. Under an agreement made in 1984, China would get it back in 1997. And that is what happened.
The problem is that would China be willing to let it go. China can stop them if they want to.
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Post by evermorerose on Apr 21, 2020 1:15:11 GMT -5
As of the time I made this post, the petition has garnered 50,897 signatures. 49,103 more are needed for the US Government to respond to it.
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Post by Tim on Apr 21, 2020 12:00:39 GMT -5
As of the time I made this post, the petition has garnered 50,897 signatures. 49,103 more are needed for the US Government to respond to it.
The problem isn't what the U.S. Government does (assuming that Orange Hitler gives a damn), but what the Chinese Government does.
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Post by evermorerose on Apr 22, 2020 4:17:24 GMT -5
As of the time I made this post, the petition has garnered 50,897 signatures. 49,103 more are needed for the US Government to respond to it.
The problem isn't what the U.S. Government does (assuming that Orange Hitler gives a damn), but what the Chinese Government does.
Whatever their actions would be, at some point, they'll end up like Nazi Germany - defeated and divided into multiple nations. |
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Post by Tim on Jul 3, 2020 11:30:59 GMT -5
And it looks like China is slowly tightening the noose around Hong Kong. People are fleeing, or shutting down their online accounts, for fear of being arrested.
Hong Kong was supposed to be left alone until 2047, but it looks like China has decided not to wait.
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Post by Squad 51 on Jul 5, 2020 13:36:58 GMT -5
Yeah, President Xi is looking for something similar like Mao and well, Hongkong is part of China in his eyes. No matter what happened in between.
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Post by Tim on Jul 5, 2020 17:13:12 GMT -5
The world needs to stand up to China. Send a message that their bullying will no longer be tolerated.
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Post by Squad 51 on Jul 6, 2020 5:15:32 GMT -5
Unfortunately, the world seems to be dealing with other things at the moment.
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Post by adzpower on Jul 6, 2020 10:49:19 GMT -5
I just can't see anyone doing anything against China, they're just too powerful, have their fingers in too many pies etc. Very sneaky and insidious of them, they've been making their plans and moves in secret for decades. Until now.
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Post by Squad 51 on Jul 6, 2020 10:53:56 GMT -5
Yeah, it seems that China thinks in long terms whereas the rest is in a short time period. Socialism has its advantages, sometimes. *sighs*
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Post by Tim on Jul 6, 2020 11:15:08 GMT -5
China is like the big mean kid in the schoolyard, whom no one will stand up to.
However, appeasing the bully will not make him leave you alone.
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I get now lighter work. 
