Economist Podcasts Lam to the slaughter: Hong Kong’s shocking U-turn
Jun 17, 2019
David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, provides keen insights into the escalating calls for Carrie Lam's resignation and the public's fierce resistance to legislation in Hong Kong. He discusses the implications of a political U-turn on the territory's future. Lane Green, the Johnson columnist, reflects on the emotional burdens faced by gifted children and examines the evolution of Latin, connecting its past to modern languages while pondering its future amid contemporary changes.
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Hong Kong’s U-turn
- Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's leader, suspended the controversial extradition bill after massive protests.
- This climbdown might be a tactical retreat rather than a sign of weakening Chinese control.
Protests Continue
- Hong Kong protesters continue demonstrating, demanding the bill's complete withdrawal and Lam's resignation.
- This signifies a win for people power, but Hong Kong's freedoms remain under threat from Beijing.
Reasons for Climbdown
- Carrie Lam claims the bill was not a mistake, but poorly explained, and cites police violence as a reason for suspension.
- However, it's suspected that Beijing, facing multiple challenges, ordered the climbdown.