Cliff Buddle

Hong Kong’s not dead – yet. But Carrie Lam and her cabinet must act

If Hong Kong is to survive this ordeal, the protesters must avoid provocative acts that make crackdowns more likely

The SAR government is most responsible for the escalation, though, through its misguided bill and recent inaction

Cliff Buddle

Published: 9:00am, 26 Jul, 2019

Updated: 3:18pm, 26 Jul, 2019

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A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.

Hong Kong’s not dead – yet. But Carrie Lam and her cabinet must act

If Hong Kong is to survive this ordeal, the protesters must avoid provocative acts that make crackdowns more likely The SAR government is most responsible for the escalation, though, through its misguided bill and recent inaction

If Hong Kong is to survive this ordeal, the protesters must avoid provocative acts that make crackdowns more likely

The SAR government is most responsible for the escalation, though, through its misguided bill and recent inaction