213: Beijing breaks its UN-registered treaty with Hong Kong; @Michael_Yon @GordonGChang
Image: “Might makes right,” aphorism on the origin of morality. Here: Military parade on the occasion of the founding of a Chinese Soviet Republic in 1931. Michael Yon, East Asia reporter, and Gordon Chang, Daily Beast, in re: UK has suspended extradition agreements with Hong Kong on two grounds: the new law of Hong Kong, and accused China of forced sterilization of ethnic minorities, esp Uyghurs. Beijing is far from being indifferent; what’s important is that last Tuesday the UK followed the US—which had followed Australia, which had followed Canada. A period of much de-linking from China. Large banks are now checking their large clients to see that none is entangled in the HK protests [in their kowtowing to Beijing]. Virus seems to have taken hold in HK again. Citizens have carefully slowed down their street activities; they respect the virus after SARS. If HK people stay, no protection. Beijing considers the UK to be weak; it also disrespects Denmark, or probably any other country but perhaps the US. Chin plays by jungle rules: big dog makes the rules. No respect for law. Might acknowledge US-born ABCs, but certainly not Hong Kongers with a British passport. Beijing is still installing Huawei towers around HK.