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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.

Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Teachers’ Union Disbands 

by DC Editors - August 11, 2021

Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Teachers' Union Disbands 

The largest teachers’ union in Hong Kong disbanded Tuesday over the changing political climate and the continued assault on dissent.

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

Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Pro-Democracy Singer

by DC Editors - August 5, 2021

Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Pro-Democracy Singer

Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong has been arrested by authorities on grounds that he sang at a democracy rally three years ago.

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

China Now Targeting Hong Kong Student Unions

by DC Editors - August 1, 2021

China Now Targeting Hong Kong Student Unions

Chinese authorities are cracking down on institutions, which they believe are breeding grounds for instability, including student unions.

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

Hong Kong Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism

by DC Editors - July 28, 2021

Hong Kong Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism

Under China’s draconian security law, a pro-democracy activist was found guilty of terrorism, secession, setting a dangerous new precedent.

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

Cannes Screens Tribute To Hong Kong Democracy Protests

by DC Editors - July 19, 2021

Cannes Screens Tribute To Hong Kong Democracy Protests

Since 2014, the simple brolly has been an emblem of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, first used as a method of speech.

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

Can Hong Kong’s Civil Liberties Survive Another Year?

by DC Editors - July 18, 2021

Can Hong Kong’s Civil Liberties Survive Another Year?

Hong Kong’s civil liberties are at risk, with free speech stifled and police given the power to arrest people who oppose the government.

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

Hong Kong Book Fair Sees Self-Censorship

by DC Editors - July 17, 2021

Hong Kong Book Fair Sees Self-Censorship

Booksellers at Hong Kong’s annual book fair have indulged in self-censorship, offering a reduced selection of “politically sensitive” books.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

by DC Editors - July 15, 2021

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

While the world was distracted with COVID-19 democracy was quietly being attacked globally such as in Hungary, Brazil, Belarus, China.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Dictatorships, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, South America

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Face September Trial

by DC Editors - July 11, 2021

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Face September Trial

47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists will go on trial September after prosecutors were given more time to build a case against them.

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

Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Museum Shut Down

by DC Editors - July 7, 2021

The Hong Kong museum commemorating China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests closed Wednesday three days after opening.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents

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