In recent weeks, authorities have ramped up pressure on protesters in Hong Kong, calling their demonstrations “terrorism” and hinting at Chinese military intervention Could their tactics backfire, locking authorities and protesters in a cycle of violence?
Protesters occupy roads in Sheung Wan during a protest against a proposed extradition bill from Victoria Park in Hong Kong on Sunday. Protesters clash with police after taking part in an anti-extradition bill march on Sunday in Hong Kong. Protesters clash with police after taking part in an anti-extradition bill march on Sunday in Hong Kong. Protesters clash with police amid tear gas after taking part in an anti-extradition bill march on Sunday in Hong Kong.
The actions of airline staff triggered a Chinese social media campaign to boycott the airline and Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigned Friday in the wake of the pressure. It could also fuel additional support for the protesters and more anger toward political officials and police, once described as “Asia’s finest.”
“Really the seeds of the current conflict is largely sown by Beijing’s own policies. And I would make the same point, that its current actions sow the seeds for conflict down the track in five years’ time or 10 years’ time,” said Adam Ni, China analyst at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. “There are steps the Hong Kong and Beijing government could take to ramp down the current escalation, by turning back police violence. Beijing could dial down its rhetoric.
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