A demonstrator holds a US flag during a protest in Hong Kong on July 1. Hong Kong protesters have welcomed support from the US, but Senator Ted Cruz has blocked legislation that would have made immigration easier for dissidents. Photo: Bloomberg
A demonstrator holds a US flag during a protest in Hong Kong on July 1. Hong Kong protesters have welcomed support from the US, but Senator Ted Cruz has blocked legislation that would have made immigration easier for dissidents. Photo: Bloomberg
Mike Rowse
Opinion

Opinion

Mike Rowse

After a dreadful year, three wishes for Hong Kong in 2021

  • So-called friends of Hong Kong, like US Senator Ted Cruz, should stop ‘helping’ us. Young idealistic proponents of political reform need to be less naive. And, with society still deeply divided, all parties should work towards reconciliation

Mike Rowse
Mike Rowse

Updated: 7:12pm, 27 Dec, 2020

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A demonstrator holds a US flag during a protest in Hong Kong on July 1. Hong Kong protesters have welcomed support from the US, but Senator Ted Cruz has blocked legislation that would have made immigration easier for dissidents. Photo: Bloomberg
A demonstrator holds a US flag during a protest in Hong Kong on July 1. Hong Kong protesters have welcomed support from the US, but Senator Ted Cruz has blocked legislation that would have made immigration easier for dissidents. Photo: Bloomberg
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