Among the protestors from Hong Kong and Japan were also people from mainland China, showing their support for the cause of Hong Kong.
Taiwan’s Premier Su Tseng-chang lamented that despite China’s promises, “after 25 years, freedom and democracy have already vanished in Hong Kong.”
The “one country, two systems” spirit has died. The highly-choreographed ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China was a farce.