Hong Kong nationalism

Hong Kong nationalism is generally considered a new phenomenon. The self-identification of Hongkongers became considered as nationalism when local discourse developed claims of self-determination, autonomy and varying degrees of separation from China. As such, many Hong Kong nationalists are opposed to 'Chinese state nationalism'; the latter of which is often characterized as a form of civic nationalism that supports the Chinese Communist Party. The two ideologies contradict each other as well. == History ==

Tens of thousands of people moved to Hong Kong in 1949 to escape the Chinese Communist Revolution. The population of Hong Kong increased from 1.8 million in 1947 to 2.2 million in 1951. As many mainland Chinese fled to Hong Kong over the next 30 years, the population of Hong Kong increased by 1 million every 10 years. Those who experienced hunger and political struggle under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) internalized stronger anti-communist sentiments than Hong Kongers who didn't experience CCP rule. A distinct sense of Hong Kong identity existed since the 1970s, but Hong Kong nationalist sentiment didn't significantly appear until the Tiananmen massacre of 1989. Both the Tiananmen massacre and the pro-democracy movement in colonial Hong Kong strengthened feelings of division between Hong Kong and mainland China. == Pro-Taiwanese sentiment ==

== View of the United Kingdom ==

In the mid-20th century, anti-colonial Hong Kong nationalism was critical of British imperialism. It distinguished itself from Chinese nationalism and advocated for regional characteristics such as Cantonese. In the 21st century, however, some Hong Kong nationalists began to romanticize British Hong Kong as a consequence of their antipathy towards the mainland Chinese government. == Hong Kong independence ==

. The flag reads: "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times". The Hong Kong independence movement is considered "radical" even within the localist camp. == Criticism ==

Some media outlets have criticized the anti-mainland China sentiment that exists inside Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, in part for its provocation of Chinese nationalists among the mainland population. Some have claimed that this enables Chinese Communist Party leadership to reap political gains through a hardline stance. == Organizations ==

• Alliance of Resuming British Sovereignty over Hong Kong and Independence • Civic Passion • Democratic Progressive Party of Hong Kong • Hong Kong Independence Party • Hong Kong Indigenous • Hong Kong National Front • Hong Kong National Party • Studentlocalism • Tsz Wan Shan Constructive Power • Youngspiration == See also ==