Hong Kong authorities are targeting art that is deemed critical of China. The excuse that has been used is “insult to the country”.
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’s Opposition Have Become Political Prisoners
In recent years and months Hong Kong has seen unyielding democracy protests. But the leaders have also become political prisoners.
Pro-Democracy Film ‘Red Brick Wall’ Pulled From Hong Kong Release
Hong Kong protest documentary “Inside the Red Brick Wall”, has been removed from a local cinema before the public could see it.
Hong Kong Activists Say Democracy Fight To Continue Abroad
Following Beijing’s sweeping crackdown, Hong Kong democracy activists intend to continue their fight among residents living abroad.
China’s Autocrats End Democracy In Hong Kong
China’s communist leaders have imagination. For them, China is a “people’s democratic dictatorship” and its economy, socialist market.
China’s Parliament To Overhaul Hong Kong Electoral System
Elections for Hong Kong’s legislature will likely be deferred for a second year as Beijing plans a major overhaul of the city’s electoral system.
47 Hong Kong Dissidents Charged With ‘Subversion’
As China continues crackdown in Hong Kong, it charged 47 prominent dissidents with bogus “conspiracy to commit subversion” charges.
Hong Kong: Two activists plead guilty to illegal assembly
Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty on Tuesday to organizing or participating in an illegal assembly in 2019.
A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China
Thousands in mainland China flocked to an app, engaging in discussions with users from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uyghur diaspora.
An Existential Crisis is Looming in Hong Kong
The last major electoral test was the District elections of September 2019, in which pro-democracy candidates swept the board