China, Hong Kong and the Olympics

Question

I grew up watching HK based TVB dramas, and I felt a certain 'kinship' with HK people. But in light of the recent events happening around China, I wonder what is the public perception of the Hong Kong people towards China, since Hong Kong was once ruled by the British, its culture, educations, democracy etc etc was assimilated from the British. Do they share in the pride and nationalism of China in light of the recent crackdown, human rights abuses, religious persecution etc etc or they view their fellow brethren back in the mainland China as 'goons, thugs, barbarians' though from the same chinese roots but obviously from 2 different civilizations.

Answer 1

Hongkong residents have a mixed feeling about nationalism.  They are still Chinese in blood but Western in culture.  Loyal to China but different in attitude.