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 TV is New Battleground in Struggle With China

February 25, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Increasing mainland control over Hong Kong TV programming and content is creating fresh tensions

Hong Kong Democracy Hopes Are Suddenly Fading

January 6, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How China has dialed back Hong Kong democracy hopes through its recent crackdown

Growing Threats to Hong Kong Press Freedoms

January 5, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Disappearance of multiple booksellers critical of China is worry for Hong Kong press freedoms

Political Infiltration at the Hong Kong University Council

January 2, 2016 by Benny Tai Leave a Comment

I write not as an application for review by the HKU council. I have reasonable suspicion that the council has been politically infiltrated. I believe any request to review its own politically tainted decisions will not receive any impartial and fair treatment by the council.

Dropbox Hackers Target Hong Kong Democracy Movement

December 3, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong activists being monitored by army of Chinese government employed Dropbox hackers

Hong Kong District Elections Test Protest Movement

November 22, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Amid pressure from China, disparate pro-democracy groups seek Hong Kong district elections win

An Essay That Changes Hong Kong

November 7, 2015 by Benny Tai 1 Comment

All of a sudden, the idea of civil disobedience springs up. The thought of coercion by protest is then transformed. It now becomes an awakening movement in which participants are willing to shoulder any legal responsibility out of the spirit of self-sacrifice.