China says Hong Kong’s protesters have the mainland in their sights
In the neighbouring province of Guangdong, many people have surprisingly little sympathy for them
“I CAN SYMPATHISE with the protesters in Hong Kong,” says a young saleswoman from Guangdong province, which borders on the territory. “The rule of law, greater democracy—these are good things to be demanding,” she adds, attributing her views to an “open mind” and software that allows her to bypass China’s censorship apparatus. Then she wonders whether she might have said too much.
This article appeared in the China section of the print edition under the headline “Shutting the gate”
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