A security guard looks at his mobile phone while perched on a barrier near a yin and yang symbol in Beijing. The symbol is rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy and represents harmony. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
The Hong Kong protests are a quarrel over values. Beijing must find a wise answer to it
- To resolve the political crisis in Hong Kong, it isn’t enough for Beijing to dismiss human rights and democracy. China has to articulate a values system comparable to the Western system to win back Hongkongers
A security guard looks at his mobile phone while perched on a barrier near a yin and yang symbol in Beijing. The symbol is rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy and represents harmony. Photo: AP