EDITORIAL: Hong Kong shows the world what is at stake
The stand-off on this formerly peaceful island highlights the complacency of those who already have democratic rights
03 September 2019 - 05:06
When protests broke out in Hong Kong on June 9 2019, very few would have imagined that three months after the march that attracted 1-million people events on the island would still be dominating headlines across the world.
It’s been with a mix of admiration and trepidation that people have observed developments ever since...
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