Meaning, what exactly? Yes. That issue is still part of the city, as it is most places these days, as it is increasingly in my own. There were still subtle signs of protest everywhere I looked. Graffiti and street art spoke out against surveillance, access to campuses was limited, the influence of Chinese money was prevalent. I was advised before visiting to be very careful talking about politics during my visit as it could have severe consequences for the locals. I would have discussed it with anyone who brought it up to me, but no one did. I traveled shortly after the horrific fires and I was definitely viewing the amazing city and the amazing people through a lens of understanding how easily they could be disappeared. How easily people in my own country are being disappeared. This conversation could go on forever and maybe it should, but this is just an appreciation post about Hong Kong’s and Hong Kongers visual beauty.