Editor's Note: The following article is an edited translation of an article published on Radio The Greater Bay. The article does not necessarily reflect the views of CGTN.

One should never underestimate some people's appetite for chaos.

Just as the chaos and violence in Hong Kong is dying down, some U.S. politicians have jumped into the fray with their "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act" to try to stir up more disorder and sustain violence.

They fear a peaceful Hong Kong. The more chaotic and paralyzed Hong Kong is, the better for them. George Soros, the U.S. financial oligarch known worldwide for his subversion of foreign governments, once said publicly that his interest is defeating China, and the U.S. national interest is not his primary concern. This shows that the priority for many elites in the U.S. is to try to use Hong Kong to suppress China's development. If Hong Kong is plunged into a state of chaos and disorder, it would lose its place as the global financial hub, which would lead to a flight of highly educated and skilled elites from the city. Ultimately, this constrains China's economic progress.

At the moment, the most pressing matter for U.S. politicians is to facilitate the election of their cronies in the district council election on November 24. This election will have a long-lasting effect on the governance of Hong Kong.

Upending Hong Kong and constraining China are in an attempt to instigate a "color revolution" in the city and destroy the governing structure of "One Country, Two Systems." If successful, it would divide China, forcing the country into political and economic attrition and prevent the national rejuvenation. 

For U.S. politicians, reaping benefits from chaos is in their nature. On November 17, a so-called priest from the U.S., William Devlin, went to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in an attempt to incite more violence and chaos. When interviewed by CNN, he proclaimed his actions are for human rights and democracy, only to be later debunked as an arms dealer. He is nothing more than an agitator trying to take advantage of the situation, make a name for himself and advance his own interest. The suffering of the people is of no importance to him. Unfortunately for Devlin, Hong Kong is not a place for him to conduct his bloody dealings. 

It is said that the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act was drafted and prepared a long time ago and was kept in Congress' pocket. Rushing the bill through Congress at this time is nothing more than a demonstration that they've lost patience in the matter and cannot wait to get their returns from chaos in Hong Kong. But, regardless of when the bill is passed or what it says, China has clearly stated that it would not succumb to bullying and extreme pressure, let alone a piece of paper with empty words.

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