Interview with former Hong Kong governor Lord Patten

The video discusses the implications for China if it continues to breach its international treaty obligations regarding Hong Kong's autonomy. It highlights the potential damage to China's reputation and the risks of escalating protests. The speaker expresses hope that China will not resort to forceful measures against protestors, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peaceful demonstrations.

What is at stake for China if it continues its current approach towards Hong Kong?

• Its technological advancement

• Its military power

• Its international reputation

• Its economic growth

What did China promise in the treaty lodged at the United Nations regarding Hong Kong?

• To integrate Hong Kong into mainland China by 2000

• To allow Hong Kong to become an independent nation

• To provide financial aid to Hong Kong

• To maintain Hong Kong's autonomy for 50 years after 1997

How does China currently view the treaty concerning Hong Kong?

• As a non-binding memorandum

• As a guideline for future negotiations

• As a historical document with no relevance

• As a binding international agreement

What is a potential consequence if the protests in Hong Kong continue?

• The United Nations might intervene directly

• The protests might spread to mainland China

• China might use force to suppress the protests

• China might grant Hong Kong independence

What effect did the violence at the end of the protests have?

• It led to immediate international intervention

• It strengthened the protesters' moral case

• It had no impact on the protests

• It weakened the moral case of the peaceful protesters