Before 1997 and After 1997 HK

a few days ago, I was teaching some of my students using a 20 year old textbook. It was about Hong Kong... (obviously I was excited!). While reading I noticed that the Hong Kongers kept referring to themselves as Chinese. In fact, they say they are proud to be Chinese.

Bruce Lee, during his first interview has constantly mentioned being Chinese and how Kung Fu was an important

Unfortunately, as we fast forward to 20 years later... seriously... how many Hong Kongers would still consider themselves "Chinese"? Over the years, Chinese has already become a derogatory term because Hong Kongers simply don't want to be associated with the barbaric Chinese tourists nor the unethical businesses in China. It is quite sad that most Hong Kongers have decided to neglect their roots in order to not be associated to certain Chinese.

In fact, some times, I make this same mistake... sometimes, I have to emphasize that I'm not "Chinese... Chinese" I'm "Hong Kong Chinese".

It is quite sad how a certain group of people's selfish behaviours can create such a huge impact.