This critical situation should be viewed as China’s political policy resistance and negotiation in Hong Kong special territory, especially on the extradition bill. However, the fact that this political chaos is closely related to the political-economy conflict on a broader scale cannot be ignored. Hong Kong has become a center of negotiation among various economic interests.

Although the bill has been canceled, reflective notes are worthy of consideration.

In responding to the Hong Kong affair, the media tends to blame China’s policy. Democracy and human rights are the narratives to corner Beijing. On the other hand, the government in mainland China says the Hong Kong brouhaha is related to the West’s interference.

The mainstream media views the protests as an attempt to seize Beijing’s grip on the political economy of Hong Kong. It is equally important, however, to delve into China’s point of view to understand how the Hong Kong issue will unfold.

History shows China is a country that has never colonized other countries. In line with its political vision, China has consistently refrained from meddling with the domestic political issues of other countries.

China’s great success in economic development has indeed amazed the world, but at the same time, it has sparked worries among developed countries. China has traveled a long and winding road in economic development to reach its current rank as a new economic superpower. China’s breakthroughs have shifted the global economic landscape, if not dominance. 

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