Tag: Hong Kong Riots

Why is the Media Covering Protests in Hong Kong, Chile So Differently?

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Media coverage of the protest movements in Hong Kong and Chile contrasts sharply, tracing a line in US foreign policy that aims to buttress movements that benefit US imperialism while ignoring or demonizing those that challenge it. In several key ways, this dichotomy is apparent and palpable.
— Read on sputniknews.com/amp/analysis/201910311077185496-why-is-the-media-covering-protests-in-hong-kong-chile-so-differently/

Hong Kong protests: is there a silent majority yearning to speak out but intimidated by violence?

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Constant demonstrations and anti-police graffiti have become pervasive in the city, drowning out criticism of the recent movement
— Read on amp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3033770/there-silent-majority-hong-kong-yearning-speak-out

Those that disagree, are afraid to speak out because the protesters (AKA rioters) tend to beat up those who disagree with them!

House Passes Hong Kong Human Rights And Democracy Act, China Promises Response

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

China’s top legislature and government agencies on Wednesday slammed the US House of Representatives for passing a bill in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, warning of “countermeasures” and that American interests in the city would suffer. The National People’s Congress, the foreign ministry,
— Read on popularresistance.org/house-passes-hong-kong-human-rights-and-democracy-act-china-promises-response/