Singapore is known for being an authoritarian nanny state and now we are calling them a "western liberal democracy" and taking credit for their success.
Also, Hong Kong never had democracy under British rule. All 28 Hong Kong governors were British residents who were picked by London and parachuted into their jobs.
Also, Hong Kong never had democracy under British rule. All 28 Hong Kong governors were British residents who were picked by London and parachuted into their jobs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_Hong_Kong