On the recordMay 2, 2017
One cannot be faulted for likening Mr. Xi's impending arrival to Hong Kong to that of a Roman emperor inspecting what he views as conquered lands.
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Cotton compares Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to an emperor's inspection of conquered territory.
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