Hong Kong was returned to mainland China from the British Commonwealth in 1997 . George Piekos : The possible financial ramifications of the Occupy Central movement could cause Beijing to seek a quick conclusion to the demonstrations . Occupy Central brings attention to Hong Kong 's struggle for democracy . Hong Kong people are assembling together for greater civil society , Piekos says .
Hong Kong was returned to mainland China from the British Commonwealth in 1997 . George Piekos : Occupy Central brings attention to Hong Kong 's struggle for democracy . Hong Kong people are assembling together for greater civil society , Piekos says .