Daily Analysis of 'The Hindu' - 1st June, 2020 | Additional Study Material for UPSC PDF Download

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Adieu Hong Kong? (ToI)
The dimming of a Chinese strongman’s 
aura
Open with caution
A New Phase
It’s time for a universal basic income 
programme in India
Civil aviation
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Adieu Hong Kong? (ToI)
The dimming of a Chinese strongman’s 
aura
Open with caution
A New Phase
It’s time for a universal basic income 
programme in India
Civil aviation
Adieu Hong Kong?
? Ch ina’ s parliament approved a new national security
laws for Hong Kong.
?The ‘one country two systems ’ formula that ensured
many freedoms for the port city is all but dead.
?China regularly targets dissidents on grounds like
separatism and foreign influence in domestic
politics.
?Now Chinese national security agencies will operate
in Hong Kong.
?It’s clear that Beijing has had enough of the city’ s
special status and democratic culture.
Page 3


Adieu Hong Kong? (ToI)
The dimming of a Chinese strongman’s 
aura
Open with caution
A New Phase
It’s time for a universal basic income 
programme in India
Civil aviation
Adieu Hong Kong?
? Ch ina’ s parliament approved a new national security
laws for Hong Kong.
?The ‘one country two systems ’ formula that ensured
many freedoms for the port city is all but dead.
?China regularly targets dissidents on grounds like
separatism and foreign influence in domestic
politics.
?Now Chinese national security agencies will operate
in Hong Kong.
?It’s clear that Beijing has had enough of the city’ s
special status and democratic culture.
Page 4


Adieu Hong Kong? (ToI)
The dimming of a Chinese strongman’s 
aura
Open with caution
A New Phase
It’s time for a universal basic income 
programme in India
Civil aviation
Adieu Hong Kong?
? Ch ina’ s parliament approved a new national security
laws for Hong Kong.
?The ‘one country two systems ’ formula that ensured
many freedoms for the port city is all but dead.
?China regularly targets dissidents on grounds like
separatism and foreign influence in domestic
politics.
?Now Chinese national security agencies will operate
in Hong Kong.
?It’s clear that Beijing has had enough of the city’ s
special status and democratic culture.
?Perfect opportunity to strike while the world was distracted.
?US: the territory will now lose the various economic and
trading privileges it currently enjoys.
?Exodus of talent and multinational companies from Hong Kong.
?From its unilateral aggression in the South China Sea to
triggering skirmishes on its border with India, China wants to
bully its way up in Asia.
?Its subversion of international rules is part of the same
gameplan.
?Beijing only respects strength.
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Adieu Hong Kong? (ToI)
The dimming of a Chinese strongman’s 
aura
Open with caution
A New Phase
It’s time for a universal basic income 
programme in India
Civil aviation
Adieu Hong Kong?
? Ch ina’ s parliament approved a new national security
laws for Hong Kong.
?The ‘one country two systems ’ formula that ensured
many freedoms for the port city is all but dead.
?China regularly targets dissidents on grounds like
separatism and foreign influence in domestic
politics.
?Now Chinese national security agencies will operate
in Hong Kong.
?It’s clear that Beijing has had enough of the city’ s
special status and democratic culture.
?Perfect opportunity to strike while the world was distracted.
?US: the territory will now lose the various economic and
trading privileges it currently enjoys.
?Exodus of talent and multinational companies from Hong Kong.
?From its unilateral aggression in the South China Sea to
triggering skirmishes on its border with India, China wants to
bully its way up in Asia.
?Its subversion of international rules is part of the same
gameplan.
?Beijing only respects strength.
The dimming of a Chinese strongman’s aura
?To the outside world, China seeks to project a picture
of monolithic unity behind President Xi J in p in g ’ s
highly centralised leadership.
?However, media tropes point to a greater scrutiny of
his role and leadership style, especially during the
early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan.
?Reports have surfaced alleging delays in reporting
facts, conflicting instructions and tight censorship.
?Mao Zedong’s reign after the founding of the PRC
lasted 27 years.