The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen borders the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong, but calls for greater freedom from protesters in the Asian financial hub meet with short shrift among their mainland neighbours.[SHENZHEN] The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen borders the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong, but calls for greater freedom from protesters in the Asian financial hub meet with short shrift among their mainland neighbours.
Crossing between the cities is not straightforward for mainlanders, who need to get an entry-exit permit and face limits on the number of times they can travel to Hong Kong, which enjoys rights unseen in mainland China.Shenzhen was dragged into the unrest after Chinese state-run media reported that elements of the People's Armed Police were assembling there.
Hong Kong protestors have argued their rights are being eroded by an increasingly assertive Beijing - but these views find little support on the streets of Shenzhen."Young people don't really think, they've had it good," says another, speaking on condition of anonymity. "It's all Taiwanese and American and British influence, they're paying them money," agreed a migrant worker surnamed Chan.But despite the difference in views found on the street, Shenzhen and Hong Kong are moving ever closer all the time.
A new high-speed train between Hong Kong and Shenzhen launched in September with Chinese security stationed in the territory for the first time at the new West Kowloon rail terminus.
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