Hong Kong legislature issued draft bill calling for stiff punishment for anyone who “display any behavior that is disrespectful” to Chinese national anthem.
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 Pro-Democracy Activists Stage New Year Demonstrations
Thousands of demonstrators marched in the streets of Hong Kong on New Year’s Day to protest China’s apparent tightening grip on the territory.
Hong Kong Democrats Eye Rural Political Reform
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp is hoping to infiltrate one of the city’s most opaque powerful institutions by putting four candidates in upcoming elections.
DC Author Benny Tai Warns of Threat to Hong Kong Civil Rights
Benny Tai press statement: “What is on trial is not just the nine of us. What is on trial also is the high degree of autonomy and the rule of law”.
Hong Kong’s 2014 Democracy Protesters Stand Trial Monday
DC author Benny Tai joins other founding leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 democracy protests at trial this Monday, 4 years after the protests came to an end.
Hong Kong Must Drop Case Against ‘Umbrella 9’
Hong Kong authorities must drop charges against nine leaders of the pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” for non-violent protests in 2014.
DC Author Benny Tai Interview, On Trial in Hong Kong Monday
Despite his trial on Monday in Hong Kong, Benny Tai was kind enough to answer some questions written by DC Founder and Editor-in-Chief Adrian Tawfik to help inform our readers about what lies ahead.
DC Author Benny Tai Standing Trial in Hong Kong Next Monday
Benny Tai was among the trio who originally proposed what became known as the “Umbrella Movement” in 2013 under the Occupy Central banner.
Financial Times Editor Refused Entry To Hong Kong
Financial Times editor refused entry to Hong Kong weeks after he was denied work visa because he hosted a talk at Hong Kong Foreign Correspondent’s Club.
URGENT: DC Author and Hong Kong Protest Leader Facing Jail
Democracy Chronicles author Benny Tai emailed asking that we do our best to share this call for help. Benny and his friends will stand trial in Hong Kong on November 19.