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The Briefing with Albert Mohler

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Mar 21, 2024
Exploring the impact of totalitarianism in Hong Kong, Ben & Jerry's separation due to a pro-Palestine controversy, concerns over big tech tracking and selling phone data
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Quick takeaways

  • China's totalitarian control over Hong Kong endangers its capitalist identity and autonomy, leading to economic repercussions.
  • Ben and Jerry's alignment with liberal ideologies showcases how consumer choices can have significant political implications.

Deep dives

Hong Kong's Economic Transformation and Communist Takeover

Hong Kong's prosperity under British rule led to economic growth and development, becoming a global economic powerhouse. However, after China regained control in 1997, there has been an exodus of people, capital, and companies due to China's communist regime imposing totalitarian control over Hong Kong, endangering its capitalist identity.

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