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Hong Kong government unlikely to change its mind on inquiry into extradition bill
-People close to Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s administration exploring possibility of independent inquiry
-But police are strongly opposed to prospect and Beijing is not yet pushing for one
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...hange-its-mind
So you don't think the MTR drivers and/or air traffic control going on strike would add pressure? All successful strikes are based on the social disruption they cause.Original Post Deleted
Solidarity in Poland used the threat of a general strike to gain change.
The Suffragettes used extreme tactics (cutting telegraph lines, setting fire to packed theatres, etc).
The tactics used by the IRA were intended to cause maximum social disruption either through bombs or the more common false bomb threats. Also blocking roads, hijacking buses.
Was there no social disruption in South Africa?
could be worse
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-p...-idUSKBN1KF1LG
“But the government has already responded to their demands anyway...”
https://twitter.com/rthk_enews/statu...026116608?s=21
There is a massive issue when commuters, instead of asking the protesters to go away, just want the police to leave.
https://twitter.com/coconutshk/statu...376365571?s=21