I think it's important to draw a line between positive and negative colonialism. The British were legally given HK for 99 years, built infrastructure there, and turned it into a very wealthy territory that enjoyed many freedoms they would not otherwise have if it were a Chinese territory.
Even today, there is a significant number of people within HK that want to go back to British rule. Why deny what the people want?
Even today, there is a significant number of people within HK that want to go back to British rule. Why deny what the people want?