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Hong Kong was forcibly ceded to Britain after Opium War. In view of this, could subsequent treaties be morally and legally enforceable ? (Ex turpi causa) One should NOT benefit the fruits from one’s criminal acts.
China’s refusal to abide by the Joint Declaration should raise alarms, says Chris Patten. “This abrogation of legal responsibility is a declaration that China is prepared to break a treaty and go back on its word when it wants. The world should take note.”https://www.ft.com/content/3cdbb5f0-9d86-11e9-9c06-a4640c9feebb?shareType=nongift …
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This was so predictable that it is hard to believe that anyone really thought this would end well.
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Breaking treaties this convenient and fashionable way to try to slow down wind of History by non-democratic and authoritarian leaders
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A weak UK still has a colonial dream. Poor UK with 0.1% GDP growth and less international influence. There is no position for UK anymore.
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Let's see. Imagine Britain, by some legal quirk retained Florida after US independence.... Could anyone bet on that 100 year lease being honoured, let alone every term and condition at the conclusion of that lease? Hong Kong is China. Not a fact? Why would China honour it?
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