HONG KONG. SAY YOU LOVE CHINA: HISTORY, POLITICS, PROTESTS

Discover the true face of Hong Kong – a city of contrasts, where history intertwines with the present. Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Hong Kong's transformation from fishing villages into a vibrant metropolis, from the days of British colonization to the turbulent protests of 2019. Piotr Bernardyn, a renowned correspondent, takes you on a journey through 150 years of Hong Kong's history. See how the events of 2019 changed the attitude of Hong Kongers towards the government and the police. Meet residents who struggle with the question of their own identity, torn between Chinese culture, British heritage, and hard-earned economic success.

• Engaging history of Hong Kong from the 19th century to the present.
• Description of the 2019 protests and their historical background.
• Analysis of the political and social conditions of Hong Kong.
• Understanding the identity of Hong Kongers in the context of history and politics.
• Attractive style and clear message.

Piotr Bernardyn, a long-time correspondent and commentator on Asian affairs, was an eyewitness to the demonstrations with millions of participants that broke out in Hong Kong in 2019. He describes how protesters destroyed symbols of Chinese power in the city, how they voted over the Internet during street riots, and how their attitude towards the police, which they had previously considered their own, changed dramatically. To explain the causes of these events, he takes us through 150 years of Hong Kong's history, showing us a different face of the city associated with pragmatism and making money. All in order to capture the character of a place that seems to be temporary in nature. Bernardyn creates an unusual image of a metropolis, but above all of its residents, who are still struggling with the question of what it means to be a Hong Konger.

Hong Kong, a city with a rich history and turbulent present, is a fascinating example of a place where East meets West, tradition meets modernity, and politics meets economics. The book "Hong Kong. Say You Love China" is not only a chronicle of events, but also an insightful analysis of the political and social conditions of this extraordinary city. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of Hong Kong and its residents.

The author guides us with the ease of an expert through a city of transitional times. Hong Kong may not expect a happy ending, but it does not give up either. The more communist China tries to absorb it, the more vigorously it defends the remnants of its freedoms. Its residents become citizens. They flirt with democracy, discover their own identity, including a political one, which until now has been fluid and unclear. It stretches between Chinese culture, British colonial heritage and hard-earned economic success.