### Comment:
Maybe, but China’s power projection is incredibly important and is a major part of Xi’s strategy so this is surprising nonetheless.

### REPLY:
Its not like they're giving HK independence or anything. If anything, this can spun as them showing 'leniency and patience' or something like that to improve their image abroad. 
  
 Then, later after HK has calmed down, is firmly and totally in their grip with all the right people in the right posts, they will stealthily bring back the extradition bill.

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