| Thank you so much for taking the time to read the news. It is heartwarming to me. I will respond to the best of my knowledge. > If apple daily is the only pro democracy, which is a tabloid style newspaper, the conclusion is that HK democracy is likely a very poor one. Hong Kong doesn't have true democracy. On surface it might follow the British system [0]. The chief executive, the equivalent of mayor, is elected by the election committee of 1,200 members [1]. Slightly over half of the legislative council, the equivalent of the parliament, is the "functional constituency", which means those members are appointed by selected member of selected industries [2]. Hong Kong has been pushing for universal suffrage every year. Every year, peaceful demonstration is seen on 1st of July to ask for reforming the election[3] > It seems the market welcomes that... It is more nuanced. Some are market manipulation. Some wants to support Jimmy Lai. There were people spreading rumours on lihkg.com, the hong kong reddit, that buying stock of apple daily can financially support the company. There are people thinking the company will soon be de-listed, which is more likely true, hence want a piece of history by getting a physical stock. Some want to make a profit by riding the market trend hence perpetuating the rising trend. > your number is just applications. You are right. Some factor to consider: - the numbers I quoted is for the UK only. US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan are the other company choices - There are around 300,000 Canadian in HK. They can leave anytime [4]. And there are many holders of other citizenship whom returned HK after the 90s migration, sensing that HK weren't as bad as imagined. > They seem are disqualified on the new oath rule? The new oath rule was imposed after the election if I remember correctly. And there is no governance over the execution of the rule. It's basically up to whoever in position thinks you violated the rule. No proof is needed. > non profit disbanded fearing of crackdown. I might have misused the term charity. Non-profit fearing crackdown is still wrong, right? It was a non-profit for visiting inmate, so they feel cared, after all > it helps to guide the democracy sentiment of the society People leaving the city are those either who care about democracy or who care about economy. So I hold opposite opinion. Time will tell. [0]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_powers_in_Hong_K... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Committee_(Hong_Kong) [2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_constituency_(Hong_... [3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_1_July_marches [4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadians_in_Hong_Kong |
I never really understand these pro-democracy people. On the one hand, they seem wholeheartedly believe in the noble ideology. On the other hand, they seem are so timid that their only reaction under concrete threat is fleeing away.
Did they forgot how the American Forefathers fight for their independence, freedom, and democracy?
Are they really this naive that CCP are going to hand over democracy to them?
As for HK economy, CCP can make Macau prosper, I see no chance HK economy can flop. Good luck with fleeing HK and demonstrate the "pro democracy"...