Re: Chinese Military Response to Hong Kong Protests

Cynthia, I'm so happy you shared this article! I actually think it's a fascinating piece of visual journalism, as it so clearly emphasizes the extreme military intervention in Hong Kong. I think it's a fascinating comparison to the optional article we were asked to read about "one country, two systems" in relation to Taiwan. Although I know the relationship between the mainland & Taiwan/Hong Kong are extremely different, I am still curious about why there is such an extreme hostility between the mainland & HK, while President Xi Jiping seems so incredibly peaceful/positive in his relations to Taiwan. Is this simply because protests & political activism against the Chinese government are nonexistent in Taiwan? I must say it is hard to believe that "the social system and way of life of Taiwan will be fully respected" as President Xi said, if Hong Kong has not received the freedoms they were offered. Only time will tell if the situation with Taiwan is truly vastly different from that of Hong Kong's...