I’m formulating a theory. It’s in the early stages; let me know what you think.

Here’s what I’ve got so far: The severity of an action taken by China is inversely proportional to the madness with which the West reacts to it.

Let’s test the theory with a recent example. On May 21, during its third annual session, the 13th National People’s Congress announced it would put forward a draft decision on national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. One week later, that decision was passed.

HK proposal brings flood of crocodile tears