While it's not surprising that people in Hong Kong are demanding changes, a former Asia diplomat says 'Hong Kong is China' after the handover.
," a former U.S. diplomat told CNBC as nearly four months of mass protests rock the former British colony.
Hong Kong has been engulfed by demonstrations, with some clashes between protesters and police turning violent. The turmoil was sparked by a now withdrawn bill that would have enabled extraditions to mainland China from Hong Kong. The former ambassador said he has been "very impressed" by Xi's patience. Although state media has warned thatand released video showing military vehicles near the border, Beijing has not deployed the People's Liberation Army to Hong Kong.
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