HONG KONG AND KASHMIR. AN UPDATE

 Folks, I don’t typically do this, but I read something this morning that compelled me to do a quick follow up on the topic of Hong Kong. For the life of me I don’t understand why the US has suddenly validated the  fears of Beijing.  The rumor and right now it may just be a rumor, of the US tying its trade negotiations to China’s actions in Hong Kong is insane.  I know full well there are people inside the intelligence community and private industry that realize the significance of Hong Kong to Beijing.  To somehow believe that the Chinese can be pressured into allowing Hong Kong to continue to spiral out of control in defiance of Chinese  baffles me .  If this strategy is actually taking place behind the scenes as well, then I’m not sure where this is all heading. Playing the Bluff game for economic leverage  is one thing, but taking part in what could quickly become brinksmanship, well, like I said I’m at a loss .

Kashmir:

 Is it difficult for China to ridicule India over the events in Kashmir and at the same time crush the protesters in Hong Kong? Yes, the answer is yes but the greater question is, does Beijing care?  India understands  the growing relationship between Pakistan and China and they understand the threat that means to Indians future. This is quickly not becoming an issue of protesters and territorial rights. It could be becoming an issue  of Super Power confrontation!  

Sidenote :

 The lack of coverage on both of these issues by Moscow is telling. Yes, there has been some minor press coverage but one would expect far more input from the Russians than what we have seen and that is even more interesting .

 Like I said, just a quick update but these two stories could have major implications for world stability.