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“[HK protests have been] mob demonstrations...[T]hey were conducted in a way which most societies would consider unacceptable because they involved attacking property, attacking the police, and of course occupying the airport. The Western media have been hypocritical.”

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Martin Jacques
Martin Jacques

Martin Jacques is a prominent British journalist specializing in international relations and politics, with a particular focus on the rise of China and its implications for the global order. His work has been influential in shaping public understanding of China's role in the world. more

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