Protests Put Hong Kong on Collision Course with China’s Communist Party
&gt; China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, wants to make Hong Kong more like a mainland city, using economic incentives to buy happiness and propaganda to win loyalty. The protesters, who represent a wide swath of Hong Kong, want a government that looks out for their interests, not just Beijing’s, to help resolve problems like astronomical housing prices and low wages.<p>&gt; The two sides no longer seem to recognize each other’s concerns.<p>This kind of language is why the NYT is the subject of so many centrism memes. There are no &quot;two sides&quot; that can &quot;recognize each other&#x27;s concerns&quot; and get along. There are democracy and authoritarianism. I&#x27;m kind of flabbergasted that they can&#x27;t find the courage to take a stand on even such a black-and-white issue. It&#x27;s always &quot;two sides.&quot;