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Amy Lai

Amy Lai, a lawyer, was educated at Cambridge University and the University of British Columbia
Amy Lai, a lawyer, was educated at Cambridge University and the University of British Columbia

Can Hongkongers be made to love China? Probably not

The Hong Kong government has tried forcing through national education, an anthem law and now an extradition bill. Maybe, instead of asking why Hongkongers don’t love China, they should ask whether love is something that can be forced.

Joseph Sung Jao-yiu, the vice-chancellor of Chinese University, recently advised parents who accompanied their children to campus on the first day of term to "let go" so they can learn to be independent. He also emphasised the importance for students to approach such issues as Occupy Central rationally and peacefully, and to make independent judgments.

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