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The Intelligence from The Economist

PLA a part? Hong Kong’s growing unrest

Aug 6, 2019
James Miles, China editor for The Economist, dives into Hong Kong's escalating unrest and the chilling signals of possible military intervention from Beijing. He discusses the nuanced government response and evolving public sentiment, contrasting it with past authoritarian actions. The conversation explores the implications of troop deployments, potential local backlash, and international perceptions. Additionally, they touch on the controversial rise of employee ownership and the staggering inflation of concert ticket prices, highlighting economic pressures on artists and consumers alike.
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