Cantonese will never die as long as the people are united in their defence of the local language and culture. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Cantonese will never die as long as the people are united in their defence of the local language and culture. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Cantonese

Any attack on the Cantonese language will only strengthen Hong Kong identity – just look at Taiwan’s experience

Anson Au says Taiwan’s experience with the ‘re-Sinicisation’ policies of Chiang Kai-shek’s time shows how such cultural oppression will only lead to hatred, and an awakening of local identity 

Cantonese will never die as long as the people are united in their defence of the local language and culture. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Cantonese will never die as long as the people are united in their defence of the local language and culture. Illustration: Craig Stephens
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