Letters | For Hong Kong’s stability, Beijing needs to begin an open discussion on the road to 2047
The simple reality is that the discomfort now felt about the future will only progressively increase between today and 2047, and we are fast approaching a situation similar to the late 1970s when concern over New Territories leases forced a consideration of the post-1997 settlement.
Today, wise minds in both Zhongnanhai in Beijing and Government House in Hong Kong should be thinking about establishing some sort of new Joint Liaison Group to address civil and commercial matters that extend beyond 2047, in as transparent a manner as possible.
Colin Blackwell, Lamma Island
If you want democracy, leave Hong Kong
As a former resident of Hong Kong – I lived in the city from late 1969 to 1971 – I don’t understand why the people of Hong Kong are protesting.
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Everyone in the world knew this would happen after the handover. China’s communist government will not be bullied by a bunch of protesters, who should have had the sense to flee Hong Kong for their safety and their lives.
Protesters, wake up and smell the tea that is brewing, as it may save your lives. The world could not care less about Hong Kong; other countries have their own problems to worry about.
Leave now or you will be sorry in the near future.
Dean W. Hoe, Honolulu, Hawaii