Interesting and surprising public display of patriotism and defiancy unfolding at the moment.
Hong Kong has changed very dramatically since 97 and anti-mainlander sentiment has been increasing ever since to an evident boiling point.
As a Cantonese person, I definitely understand the sentiments of the Hong Kong people and the growing intolerance of being under China rule. On the ground, there is a lot of dare I say hate, towards the influx of rude, egoistic mainland Chinese driving up the cost of living and putting an increasing burden on government resources (particularly healthcare). There is also a feeling of helplessness as it seems inevitable the relatively small city will sooner or later be engulfed by the largest economic power in the world and nobody will be there to defend us.
History suggests that significant bloodshed usually occurs before any major government change...is this the beginning of where Hong Kong is heading? I'm booked to go to Hong Kong mid October - will definitely keep a close eye on unfolding events.
Hong Kong has changed very dramatically since 97 and anti-mainlander sentiment has been increasing ever since to an evident boiling point.
As a Cantonese person, I definitely understand the sentiments of the Hong Kong people and the growing intolerance of being under China rule. On the ground, there is a lot of dare I say hate, towards the influx of rude, egoistic mainland Chinese driving up the cost of living and putting an increasing burden on government resources (particularly healthcare). There is also a feeling of helplessness as it seems inevitable the relatively small city will sooner or later be engulfed by the largest economic power in the world and nobody will be there to defend us.
History suggests that significant bloodshed usually occurs before any major government change...is this the beginning of where Hong Kong is heading? I'm booked to go to Hong Kong mid October - will definitely keep a close eye on unfolding events.