Roadblocks force HK stars to take MTR (subway)

During the massive street protests, many Hong Kong stars were forced to take their MTR system (underground subway). The stars shared their pictures on social media, and there were many positive comments on their subway experience.

Aaron Kwok said, "I haven't been on the subway for 10 years, it's so much faster than driving my own car."

Hong Kong has a very good subway system. They are so good that Hong Kong MTR has been selected to operate the new Crossrail Line in London, from 2018.

I think for big cities, we need to build up a very good network of public transport like subways and buses.  Then we can cut reliance on private cars.  Public transport is the way to go.

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Will there be another Tiananmen? - Hong Kong Protests

The prospect of Tiananmen looms large, in the minds of the Hong Kong protestors as well as the Chinese Communist Party.  The recognition that a Tiananmen situation could easily occur, is a good start.

However, it is not inconceivable that China would send the PLA into Hong Kong if the protestors cross the lines such that anarchy breaks out.  For instance,

1) Protestors start to occupy Government buildings and prevent HK Government from functioning.

2) Protestors go after key HK government officials, e.g. the Chief Executive

3) Protestors turn disorderly and start to destroy public property.

The challenge for the Hong Kong protestors is manifold.  There is no clear leadership, it has been rather spontaneous.  This is not necessarily a bad thing, however, without leaders, I am not sure who can negotiate with the Chinese Government on behalf of the protestors.

The young protest leader - what is his end goal?  If his goal is no less than free and unfettered elections for Hong Kong, I am not sure if the Chinese Communist Party would be able to stomach that.  If that outcome is unacceptable for the CCCP, then it looks like we are headed for some showdown.

In my own limited view, I do not think that China would use force unless they had absolutely no choice.

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Look at All the Protestors in Hong Kong

Drone shows the tens of thousands filling Hong Kong's streets. Amazing.

 

Hong Kong used to be a British colony.

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