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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 News Outlet To Close Amid Crackdown 

January 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 31, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 24, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 

December 19, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

How China’s crackdown Is Changing Hong Kong’s Identity

December 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How China's crackdown Is Changing Hong Kong's Identity

Beijing’s crackdown on critical discourse has eroded Hong Kong’s unique identity with many self-censoring to avoid possible legal issues.

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

Are Democracies Losing Out To Authoritarian Regimes?

December 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Are Democracies Losing Out To Authoritarian Regimes?

The world is increasingly authoritarian, Hong Kong embodying this shift. The big question: what are democracies doing about it?

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

Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars

November 30, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars

“Revolution of Our Times,” a Hong Kong protest film directed by Kiwi Chow, has won an award at the Chinese-Language Oscars in Taiwan.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: China, Hong Kong, Political Artwork, Taiwan

How Hong Kong’s Elite Turned on Democracy

October 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Hong Kong's Elite Turned on Democracy

Some key figures in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement now advocate for the abolition of Hong Kong’s limited voting rights.

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

Hong Kong elite vote in ‘patriots only’ election process

September 20, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong elite vote in ‘patriots only’ election process

On Sunday Hong Kong formed the election committee ahead of the ‘patriots only’ election rule imposed by Chinese authorities in Beijing.

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

Hong Kong Police Arrest Defiant Tiananmen Vigil Leaders

September 20, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong Police Arrest Defiant Tiananmen Vigil Leaders

Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested four leaders of the group that organized the city’s annual Tiananmen Square commemorations.

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

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