Chris Patten

"Asians put more emphasis on order, stability, hierarchy, family and self-discipline than Westerners do."

"Nevertheless, it is true that on 1 July 1997 Hong Kong became the only example of decolonization deliberately accompanied by less democracy and a weaker protection of civil liberties. This was a cause…"

"“ is obviously an issue which is hugely important to a new generation"

"whore", "sinner for a thousand years"

"“Xi Jinping and his court have regarded Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s freedoms as an existential problem for them because Hong Kong represents so much of what they dislike."

"“You know perfectly well there have been attacks on the rule of law, on the independence of the judiciary; abductions around Hong Kong streets; suggestions that Hong Kong’s autonomy needs to be curtai…"

"It is not unusual for electorates to want contradictory things, and politicians often make promises accordingly."

"“It matters to everyone of us that the press tell it as it is, not as the government wants us to hear."