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Hong Kong articles on Democracy Chronicles

After joining China, Hong Kong has struggled to maintain its democratic nature against pressures from the mainland but a determined pro-democracy population refuses to give ground. Keep an eye on this key city. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Arrested

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Arrested

China has made new arrests in its crackdown against democracy in Hong Kong. Among the five arrested is retired Cardinal Joseph Zen.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong

Covid-19 Threatens Detained Hong Kong Democracy Leaders

by DC Editors - March 8, 2022

Covid-19 Threatens Detained Hong Kong Democracy Leaders

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Hong Kong. The spread of the virus poses a serious threat to detained pro-democracy campaigners.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Political Dissidents

Hong Kong Youth Activists Continue To Live In Fear

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

Hong Kong Youth Activists Continue To Live In Fear

Those identified from protests in 2019 face continuing fears of retribution under the now-authoritarian regime in Hong Kong.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Protests, Hong Kong, Political Dissidents

Hong Kong University Covers Up Tiananmen Crackdown Memorial

by DC Editors - January 30, 2022

Hong Kong University Covers Up Tiananmen Crackdown Memorial

Hong Kong’s oldest university covered up one of the last public memorials to the deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown Saturday,

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork

Hong Kong Democracy Activist Released From Prison

by DC Editors - January 22, 2022

Hong Kong Democracy Activist Released From Prison

Leung, who was jailed in 2018, first used a slogan that was popular during the 2019 protests and has since been declared illegal.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Hong Kong, Political Dissidents

Hong Kong Journalists Remain Defiant Despite Media Clampdown

by DC Editors - January 12, 2022

Hong Kong Journalists Remain Defiant Despite Media Clampdown

After two independent media outlets shut down in Hong Kong in recent weeks, journalists speak of witnessing the end of an era.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Hong Kong News Outlet To Close Amid Crackdown 

by DC Editors - January 3, 2022

Hong Kong News Outlet To Close Amid Crackdown 

A Hong Kong online news site said Sunday it would cease operations due to deteriorating press freedoms in the once democratic city.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech

How China Snuffed Out Hong Kong Democracy

by DC Editors - December 31, 2021

How China Snuffed Out Hong Kong Democracy

If Hong Kong was ever a democracy, 2021 witnessed the end of all forms of democratic practice in the city, courtesy of China.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong

Crime Against Democracy’: Danish Creator Of Tiananmen Statue

by DC Editors - December 24, 2021

Crime Against Democracy’: Danish Creator Of Tiananmen Statue

Hong Kong University officials have dismantled the ‘pillar of shame’ erected to memorialize the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Education, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork

Turnout Down as Hong Kong Votes in ‘Patriots’-only Election 

by DC Editors - December 19, 2021

Turnout Down as Hong Kong Votes in 'Patriots'-only Election 

Efforts by Hong Kong authorities and last-ditch canvassing by candidates failed to improve turnout in “patriots”-only election on Sunday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong

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