This is a wholesale attack on democracy in Hong Kong, and a criminalization of freedom of expression, freedom of opinion, and freedom of association.
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 set to become the new Tibet?
Hong Kong is heading toward the same fate as Tibet after China imposed a new security law that criminalises calls for independence.
‘Beginning of the end’ for Hong Kong? Two systems ‘dead as a Dodo’
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are looking to seize opportunities to counter crack-down, Beijing a plan to end the “one country, two systems” framework.
President Trump Signs Pro- Hong Kong Law into Effect
President Trump was right to promulgate The Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. China’s growing influence has come with a lack of democratic principles.
“Liberal democracy ‘alien to human nature’? Intense battle for political minds and souls”
Dramatic debate between US strategist Stephen Bannon & French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy illustrates intensity of battle for political minds and souls.
Hong Kong: Carrie Lam’s ‘Listening Mode’ insufficient
From ignoring, Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam, adopted a ‘listening mode’. But, this is insufficient to address Hong Kong’s democracy concerns, says Sophie Richardson.
A ‘confrontation of monumental proportions is coming’ in Hong Kong
The Sharp Sword stealth drones and the intercontinental ballistic missiles and the truck-borne monuments to the Communist struggle are ready.
Bipartisan Democratic Unity and the three autocratic Eurasian superpowers
American bipartisan democratic unity is essential if the U.S. is to counter the rise of three autocratic Eurasian superpowers — China, Russia and Iran
How free societies can support Hong Kong’s push for democracy
Hong Kong has held the line against totalitarian advance on its own for too long. Here’s how the free world can help Hong Kong in its fight for democracy.
Divided Allegiance: Hong Kong’s ‘last-straw movement’ vs. dystopian China Dream
Hong Kong’s leader must “serve two masters,” Chief Executive Carrie Lam told business people in the city according to a transcript.