I've been retired almost a year now. Looking at the current state of HK, I couldn't have timed things better. It's sad to see what is happening, and unfortunately I don't see it getting better. In fact, I predict it will get much much worse. As to the OP's post, I concur that the Govt is seemingly blind to the needs and expectations of millions of HK citizens. It's a shame that the impasse has seemingly pushed a small minority towards violence and anarchy, which will largely undermine their legitimate complaints. I don't see Beijing waiting too much longer to react. Hopefully all my colleagues that are still in HK will survive and thrive. Unfortunately I think that may be wishful thinking.... Good luck to all.
ps. AP, I agree with one thing Krone has said; give up worrying so much about it. Once we're gone we are gone. I find I rarely think about CX anymore, but the news lately has forced it back into my view. As you are probably now finding, there is MUCH more to life than CX or HK.