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First, the so-called reiteration is completely unnecessary. However complicated the historical backgrounds is in Hong Kong, Tibet or in Taiwan, their partially independent status, different from the mainland China, is undeniable. The author of the original article has, therefore, to my understanding, gives a fair summary of the difference between these region and the mainland.

Second, I cannot see any problem regarding calling people living in Hong Kong 'Hongkonger', so does those living in any cities in China or in the States. The official status, as in the Basic Law, of being a Hong Kong resident is also internationally recognised - the city even has its own passport. I am regretful but it is very suspicious of your intention attacking the author to call Hong Kong citizens as 'Hongkongers' - is this the way you trying to suppress the right of Hong Kong citizens to call themselves however we want?

Third, the author has never argued that Hong Kong is not a part of China. Even the title says 'I am from Hong Kong, not China', it just depicts the thought that some Hongkongers, at least the author him/herself, wish to be identified in such way. As you uphold the freedom of speech, I believe you would have agree the author's right to say his thought (even if it is a pro-independence one). Such excessive, being way too politically correct, argument further leads to suspicion of your intention of writing this reply - are you trying to mute the voices of Hongkongers, by attacking the columnist and his view with absurd points?

It is completely fine if you have alternative view, and I shall support and defend your freedom of speech even if I have different thoughts. But, I do hope you will respect people of different opinions, just the same way most of the Hongkongers do - the berkeley beacon is a diverse place for opinion exchange, not a platform to mute any 'politically incorrect' messages.

你個comment好on point! 尤其是第三點 完全係我心底話