A Familiar Pattern in Beijing's Embrace of Hong Kong's Elite The upcoming national affairs study visit by all 90 lawmakers to Beijing is being touted as a historic opportunity for Hong Kong's legislative councilors to deepen their understanding of national policies.
On the surface, this trip seems like a benign exercise in governance cooperation, with seminars, tech sector tours, and visits to key authorities on the agenda.
However, scratch beneath the diplomatic veneer, and one can't help but notice the faint scent of 1997's "one country, two systems" déjà vu.