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.

China Accused of Killing Hong Kong Democracy Activist

July 13, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Activists Reject Dictatorship’s Account of Suicide in Killing Hong Kong Democracy Activists

Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Protest New Leader of Hong Kong

July 5, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Popular Democracy Movement Seeks to Build on Nascent Election Process Without New Leader of Hong Kong

Pro-Democracy Protestors Fight Fake Elections in Hong Kong

March 3, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Beset By Two Democracy Movements in the Same Day; Fake Elections in Hong Kong Aim at Changing Balance of Power

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