Manipulation of public opinion and pressure on the region’s businesses, universities and judiciary are part of the strategy, says professor of Chinese history Sebastian Veg
As protests in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition law enter their third month, the prospect of any resolution to the unrest seems a long way off. However, the past week has given an indication of the strategy of the governments in Beijing and Hong Kong in dealing with protesters.
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