Hong Kong Is Now a Global Symbol of Resistance Against China

As the crisis goes on, its mere existence increases both its impact and its symbolism in China, the Asian-Pacific region, and US-Sino relations

One protester holds up a sign that reads “Tyranny Is Never Invincible,” in a reference to the Hong Kong government under leader Carrie Lam on June 16, 2019. Another protester holds up a sign in red, with the Chinese characters “Children Are Not Rioters.” Yu Gang/The Epoch Times

In continuing the protest against Beijing’s totalitarian plans, protesters in Hong Kong are doing the people of their city, as well as Macau, mainland China, and really, the world, an enormous service.

The tiny territory that’s part of China’s “one country, two systems” policy is showing the world what courage looks like, in the face of the Chinese communist dictatorship.