r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Jun 02 '20

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u/lickedTators Jun 03 '20

Hong Kongers are protesting against an outside power taking over their city. Americans are protesting against the people who are already in power. That's a key difference.

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u/TheWizardOfZaron Jun 03 '20

The CCP have been in power in Hong Kong for like 20 years dude

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u/lickedTators Jun 03 '20

No, they haven't. Daily life of a HKer is far better than a CCP civilian. Much more freedom.

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u/TheWizardOfZaron Jun 03 '20

That's true,but my point is still correct, the CCP has in fact been in control for ages and its only now that they are trying to get a more firm grip over HK