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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 To Slash Locally Elected Seats

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong To Slash Locally Elected Seats

Hong Kong plans to reduce the number of directly elected seats in district councils to prevent activists from gaining power.

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

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

October 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

July 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

May 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 12, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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