Three Activities in Hong Kong Cancelled Before China’s National Day

The Chinese regime faces problems ahead of National Day

Tens of thousands of Hongkongers rallied on Sept. 8, 2019 to ask U.S. President Trump to liberate Hong Kong. Yue Tin-Jau/The Epoch Times

Commentary

For the Chinese Communist regime, the upcoming celebration of its National Day on Oct. 1 only means trouble. China is experiencing both internal and external crises. The ongoing anti-government protest in Hong Kong alone is a big headache that Beijing does not know how to handle at all. Very recently, three activities in Hong Kong were cancelled—fireworks on National Day, “Red Song” parade, and Hong Kong Jockey Club’s racing event.

The Three Cancellations

The Hong Kong government announced on Sept. 18 the cancellation of the National Day fireworks originally scheduled on the evening of Oct. 1 at Victoria Harbour, citing safety concerns.