“At the time (1980s) Beijing was worried that people would all leave. To win their hearts, it (promised to allow) Hong Kong people to rule Hong Kong and to have a high degree of autonomy.”

— Martin Lee

Exclusive: Beijing completely broke their promise on Hong Kong, says veteran democrat Martin Lee

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