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by CogitoCogito 2129 days ago
> you guys understand that Hong Kong has and always been part of China, correct?

Given that China has not always existed, how am I to interpret this statement?

> UK gave back a land that wasn't their to keep.

Portions (though not all) of Hong Kong were ceded in perpetuity. They simply were _not_ part of China before being given back.