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avip ◴[] No.20741336[source]
My YT overlord lately decided I should watch Jackie Chan commentates about the situation in Hong-Kong [0]. I was very surprised to see the English comments almost unanimously support China. Would have expected the opposite sentiment.

[edit: stupid me, the uploader is CGTN, a well-known state propoganda channel]

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7rIg49I0yI

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mytailorisrich ◴[] No.20741632[source]
Jackie Chan is entitled to his opinions.

During those protests there have been rioting and ransacking of the local Parliament with some expressing views that HK was not, or should not be, China. This can genuinely trigger feelings of patriotism and outrage.

The lastest protest seems to have been peaceful and to have respected the authorities' restrictions as much as possible so it may be that they have understood that using violence was playing into the hands of the other side.

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justaguyhere ◴[] No.20741883[source]
One thing that is super impressive about these protests (other than the sheer number of people) is the lack of looting, violence etc (not counting police violence on unarmed people). Very very impressive. Compare this with French riots etc in recent years - night and day!
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1. Aeolun ◴[] No.20743804[source]
I think this is partially because the French are certain their police won’t excessively go to town on them even when they are looting/pillaging.

The same thing does not apply in HK I think.

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2. justaguyhere ◴[] No.20746028[source]
I guess you missed all the news about excessive use of force by the French police during the riots, and the insane show of force by the French police on the volunteers (many of whom are French nationals btw) helping immigrants?

French police are not exactly a beacon of friendship.

You can twist this however you want - you still can't take away the fact that HK protesters seem much nicer, better organized and well behaved.

And no, I have nothing to do with China/HK, never been there etc. I am just an impartial observer impressed with the HK protesters, thats all.