[JohnnyB]

There have been a lot of counter demonstrations in HK, but I imagine this wouldn't surprise most people who recognize HK as a part of China anyways, or at least as clearly inside China's sphere. I think the more interesting thing is the pushback against pro-HK activities outside of China's sphere, such as have been increasingly taking place in places like Australia, or even Vancouver. When everyone Chinese uses wechat and wechat content is controlled by the state to push strong nationalist messaging, China is pushing its sphere into places that will feel much closer to home to people in the West who have been previously unaware.