
If China were to send the army into Hong Kong, the consequences would be disastrous and have global implications. Our cover this week https://econ.st/2Kx6uDU
If China were to send the army into Hong Kong, the consequences would be disastrous and have global implications. Our cover this week https://econ.st/2Kx6uDU
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Global implications? Like sternly worded admonitions? China is *the* global manufacturer of goods. If a device is not made in China, it is assembled from parts made in China using some tools made there.
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Western news media have been keep provoking protesters to have China send the army that would make plenty of colorful cover stories!
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How will this end
Rioters can attack the police, but the police can't fight back. This is the height of hooliganism.The government will take any steps necessary to maintain law and order.
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It all depends on the sentiment of the majority in the HK society. So far this no panicking on the side of the central government.
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It would just be 29 years early. Let us remember how we all got here. https://www.britannica.com/topic/reversion-to-Chinese-sovereignty-1020544
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It will be Tiananmen Square 2
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why does everyone have umberals and its not raining
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Similar sentiments were said in 1989..
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army would be the last thing to do