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The jailing of Hong Kong’s young pro-democracy leaders

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Post by virmundi »

simonebrunozzi wrote: post #2

I wish that HN titles were more explanatory - "Beijing's Heavy Hand", it refers to what?

Heavy handed is an adjective describing overly forceful reaction, often in policy form. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-handed

Re: The jailing of Hong Kong’s young pro-democracy leaders 

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Post by mistermann »

virmundi wrote: post #5

We knew this going in. We decided to trade human rights and to empower an authoritarian government for cheap pants and blood-electronics. I’ve prayed just now, but I did so with a new iPad Pro 12.9” in my lap. I have no idea how to help.

I don't think many people realize it even now. This is nothing compared to what's coming I bet.

Re: The jailing of Hong Kong’s young pro-democracy leaders 

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Post by saucymew »

Highly recommend "10 Years" which captures how HK society views the near future when the Mainland presses their influence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Years_(2015_film)

This is allegedly caused China to block Apple iTunes after carrying "10 Years" in their catalog. http://www.smh.com.au/world/china-blocks-apple-itunes-and-ib...

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