Commentary The decision by Beijing to lift its restrictions on the import of Australian wine is pleasing, but much of the resultant celebration is misplaced. The restrictions should never have been imposed. They were political decisions taken by the ChineseRead more https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/is-all-quiet-on-the-beijing-front-5619764
Article 23 of the Basic Law was speedily passed despite opposition from democratic communities the world over. People look at its passage as signaling the ultimate collapse of the rule of law in Hong Kong. To voice their displeasure, the diaspora of 
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