Commentary After the Chinese regime implemented the national security law in Hong Kong, the situation in Hong Kong has deteriorated drastically. With mass arrests of pro-democracy activists and the frequent deployment of his trusted officials to Hong Kong, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has shown his determination to transform Hong Kong into a place akin to communist China. Recently, the sudden unannounced lockdowns and mass compulsory testing for COVID-19 have all happened in Hong Kong just like in mainland China. The Hong Kong government also announced that it would require citizens to register phone SIM cards with their real names. The company that approves internet domain names recently said it would now reject any sites that “incite illegal acts.” Xi has also placed his cadres in key positions within the Party departments in charge of Hong Kong affairs. The banner of “patriots ruling Hong Kong” is actually part of Xi’s “red …