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.

Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Protest New Leader of Hong Kong

by DC Editors - July 5, 2012

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

by DC Editors - March 3, 2012

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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China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies…

Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests (1/7/2023) - The persecution of athletes for peacefully supporting anti-state protests should be publicly condemned by sports…

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