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Fight for Hong Kong, says a banner seen hanging off Lion Rock in June. Photo: Winson Wong
Richard Harris
Opinion

Opinion

The View by Richard Harris

Hong Kong’s government is broken. The city needs its community leaders to step into the breach

  • We’re on our own. It’s time for respected figures across the community, from faith groups, universities, business and legal professions and politics to provide a bridge between the government and protesters to rescue the city

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Fight for Hong Kong, says a banner seen hanging off Lion Rock in June. Photo: Winson WongFight for Hong Kong, says a banner seen hanging off Lion Rock in June. Photo: Winson Wong
Fight for Hong Kong, says a banner seen hanging off Lion Rock in June. Photo: Winson Wong
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Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends the graduation ceremony for a PLA summer camp for Hong Kong youth at San Wai Barracks on July 28, the same day that protesters were driven from Beijing’s liaison office with tear gas, as Hong Kong continues a third weekend of violence. Photo: Hong Kong’s Information Services Department
Alice Wu
Opinion

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Alice Wu

Carrie Lam cannot end Hong Kong protests with her passive aggression

  • The PLA threat is real and looming. The city needs dialogue and leaders unafraid of being shouted down. Let Hong Kong’s chief executives, past, present and future, step forward now and do their duty by the city

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Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends the graduation ceremony for a PLA summer camp for Hong Kong youth at San Wai Barracks on July 28, the same day that protesters were driven from Beijing’s liaison office with tear gas, as Hong Kong continues a third weekend of violence. Photo: Hong Kong’s Information Services Department
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11 Aug 2019 - 10:41AM