I think Beijing cares about how the people of Taiwan perceive Hong Kong’s autonomy within China. If Taiwan views Beijing as a repressive regime then the independence movement would gain popularity.
> If Taiwan views Beijing as a repressive regime then the independence movement would gain popularity.
Is this even a question anymore? It seems like a given that Taiwan views Beijing as repressive, and the political differences in Taiwan are over how to deal with that reality: fight it or don't rock the boat.
What I wonder is what happens when China realizes it has nothing to gain by feigning acceptance of one country with two systems.
