The Hong Kong Stock Exchange halted after authorities froze the assets of pro-democracy activist and media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.
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Hong Kong Pulling Democracy Books From Library Shelves
Hong Kong is pulling democracy books from library shelves. This is taking place as China takes measures to end democracy in the city.
Would People in Mainland China Choose Democracy If They Could?
How much do people in non-democratic countries like China want to live in a democracy during, and possibly after, the pandemic?
Why Is China’s Xi Jinping So Afraid Of Hong Kong?
Xi Jinping has unleashed a flurry of measures to crackdown Hong Kong’s democracy protests which rather expose his fear of the city.
China’s Campaign Against Democracy Activist Benny Tai
If you believe the Chinese regime, Benny Tai is the mastermind and main suspect who has conspired to undermine Chinese state control.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Jailed
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester, was sentenced to four months in prison today for “unauthorized assembly”.
Chinese Democracy Activist Dies “Mysteriously” in Detention
Guo Hongwei, a human rights defender, died April 9, 2021, while completing his prison term. Relatives say he did not die of natural causes.
How To Close Avenues Of Foreign Meddling In US Elections
What is shocking is how much of foreign meddling in US elections is legal, with seven admin gaps allowing for 83% of the operation.
6 Major Ai Weiwei Artworks On Social Issues in China
Ai Weiwei is without a doubt the most well-known living Chinese artist today, but he isn’t given the credit he deserves in China.
China Launches Hotline To Report ‘Illegal’ History Comments
China’s cyber regulator set up a hotline to monitor online comments that are disparaging of the ruling Communist Party and its history.