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UK declares China in breach of 1984 Hong Kong declaration

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  1. skybrian
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    I’m wondering if there are any consequences for people in Hong Kong who want to emigrate to the UK? I think they already set up an immigration plan.

    I’m wondering if there are any consequences for people in Hong Kong who want to emigrate to the UK? I think they already set up an immigration plan.

    7 votes
  2. [3]
    Tardigrade
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    As the article mentions the UK isn't really in a position to talk when it's breaking similar deals with Ireland. I guess maybe they anger China enough that the UK gets sanctioned and then the...

    As the article mentions the UK isn't really in a position to talk when it's breaking similar deals with Ireland. I guess maybe they anger China enough that the UK gets sanctioned and then the brexit trade problems can all be blamed on China?

    5 votes
    1. kilroy
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      I don't like the argument that you can't point out something as being wrong when you have done something similar. If that were the case then no government should ever say anything. Then again,...

      I don't like the argument that you can't point out something as being wrong when you have done something similar. If that were the case then no government should ever say anything. Then again, maybe that wouldn't be so bad.

      8 votes
    2. p4t44
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      *threatened to break

      when it's breaking similar deals with Ireland

      *threatened to break

      3 votes
  3. [3]
    petrichor
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    This article is paywalled. Would you mind linking to a snapshot?

    This article is paywalled. Would you mind linking to a snapshot?

    4 votes