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cover of episode #274 Why Do We Allow Ourselves to be Bullied by These People | Lord Chris Patten

#274 Why Do We Allow Ourselves to be Bullied by These People | Lord Chris Patten

2024/10/22
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Lord Chris Patten discusses his views on Hong Kong's decline under the Chinese Communist Party's rule, describing it as 'totalitarian vandalism'.
  • Hong Kong was once a vibrant free trade hub.
  • The Chinese Communist Party's actions have led to a mass exodus of Hong Kongers.
  • There was a belief that free societies would outlast totalitarian regimes.

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The Chinese Communist Party is a gangster regime. Yet countries around the world let themselves be bullied. Why? Joining us today is Lord Chris Patten, who was the last British governor of Hong Kong, from 1992-1997. He was until recently the chancellor of Oxford University. His most recent book is called the Hong Kong Diaries. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and hit that bell icon to get notified when new videos come out: https://bit.ly/3u1eKSZ And check out our other channel China Uncensored: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgFP46yVT-GG4o1TgXn-04Q Merchandise: https://www.chinaunscripted.com/merchandise Our website: https://www.chinaunscripted.com/ YouTube demonetizes our videos, which is why we rely on support from viewers like you. Please join our 50¢ army at: https://www.patreon.com/chinaunscripted https://www.chinauncensored.locals.com https://www.chinaunscripted.com/support Our social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China