My Take by Alex Lo

Why Beijing didn’t shut down US consulate in Hong Kong

Targeting US mission in the city would be a major escalation while China prefers to show restraint and not play into the hands of an increasingly hostile Washington

Alex Lo

Published: 9:15pm, 24 Jul, 2020

Updated: 10:04pm, 24 Jul, 2020

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Alex Lo has been a Post columnist since 2012, covering major issues affecting Hong Kong and the rest of China. A journalist for 25 years, he has worked for various publications in Hong Kong and Toronto as a news reporter and editor. He has also lectured in journalism at the University of Hong Kong.