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Not really true. Hong Kong couldn’t have done more to express that they did not want the ChiComs to breach the treaty and begin take away their rights. Millions of Hong Kongers demonstrated throughout the city-state for months on end.

But they didn't actually fight in military sense as is happening in Ukraine. Don't get me wrong - Hong Kong had no real chance militarily against China and it would have been a futile gesture. I'm not blaming them for not committing suicide.

I'm just pointing out that armed resistance presents a much easier, more clear opportunity for the rest of the world to support the cause. Ukraine is fighting militarily, we can all see or at least imagine the direct horrors of that war, and can help tangiblyby sending armaments and war material. Perhaps most importantly, supporters see there is a real chance to actually win.

There is really no equally tangible way we could have supported Hong Kong, and the takeover was inevitable. Realistically, Hong Kong's situation was hopeless.