FOREIGN AFFAIRS Hong Kong’s ‘software’ may be key to its survival*

The South China Morning Post was once one of the most reputable newspapers in Asia. It was known for its high standards of journalism and commitment to factual accuracy. When it editorialised on a subject, readers took notice.


The Hong Kong protests are a battle between the rule of law, which is HK’s “software”, and the rule of lawlessness that is Beijing.

There was an old joke in Hong Kong: “there are 6 million people in Hong Kong and onl…

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