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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.

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

by DC Editors - January 30, 2023

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

With the arrest of Japanese photographer Michiko Kiseki Hong Kong’s media repression has been expanded to foreign journalists.

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

PayPal Terminates Hong Kong Account of Democracy Group

by DC Editors - October 17, 2022

The account of one of the last pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong with online payment processor, PayPal, has been terminated.

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

Hong Kong Book Fair Bars Democracy Publishers

by DC Editors - July 28, 2022

Hong Kong Book Fair Bars Democracy Publishers

Three independent publishers have been barred from the annual book fair in Hong Kong, because of their support for democracy.

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

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

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