CLEAN : Patten on egg tarts and the future of Hong Kong

The transcript discusses challenges in book publishing, the lack of political dialogue in Hong Kong, and the importance of democracy and freedom of speech in China. It also touches on cultural identity and the changing environment in Hong Kong, highlighting the region's unique charm and the speaker's fondness for egg tarts.

What is one of the challenges faced by authors in promoting their books?

• High printing costs

• Difficulty in finding publishers

• Competition from digital media

• Lack of interest from readers

Why is the atmosphere described as more poisonous than before?

• Environmental pollution

• Increase in crime rates

• Because of lack of dialogue between the government and democracy leaders

• Due to economic downturn

What might happen if the government fails to keep its promises?

• They will have a stronger economy

• They will gain more international support

• They will face a rockier time in trade and other issues

• They will improve diplomatic relations

Why is there a lack of conversation about the events in Hong Kong?

• Lack of interest from the public

• Fear of being cut off by the Communist Party

• No significant events have occurred

• People are satisfied with the current situation

How is the identity of Hong Kong people described in relation to their Chinese identity?

• They have a unique identity that doesn't need to align with Beijing's views

• They must conform to the Communist Party's definition

• They are not considered Chinese

• They are required to follow traditional Chinese customs