Last week, an annual survey that ranks press freedom in Hong Kong saw journalists give their lowest scores since it began. Asked by the Hong Kong
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Are Hong Kong’s Days as an International Business Hub Over?
“Don’t think about the past. You can’t change that. Just think about the future.” These were odd words to come from a repair technician, someone who
Hong Kong & Human Rights, August 2024
Journalists Rate Press Freedom Lowest Ever An annual survey that ranks press freedom in Hong Kong has seen journalists give their lowest rating
Tim Walz on China: Balancing Cooperation and Criticism
Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, chose to get married on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre because,
Hong Kong & Human Rights, July 2024
A roundup of human rights issues in Hong Kong. Includes updates on the trial of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, the blocking of activists’ pensions
Top British Judge in Hong Kong Betrays His Legal System
A senior British judge on Monday (June 24) heard a protest-related case in Hong Kong involving seven high-profile democrats, fuelling a row over
The Disheartening Employment Experiences of Hong Kongers Who Have Moved to the U.K.
When the British government introduced its British Nationals (Overseas), or BN(O), visas in 2021, it was easy to believe that the British government
14 Hong Kong Democracy Campaigners Found Guilty of Subversion
A Hong Kong court found 14 people guilty of subversion on Thursday in the biggest case against pro-democracy campaigners since China imposed a
Hong Kong & Human Rights, May 2024
EU Parliament Resolution on New Security Law At the end of April, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the adoption of
Hong Kong’s Legal Uncertainty Fosters Climate of Self-Censorship
Hong Kong’s government has emphasized that academic freedom remains in the special administrative region. My experience has reflected this — I have
Hong Kong & Human Rights, April 2024: Detention Centers Echo With Screams
Hong Kong entered its post-Article 23 existence amid a susurrus of revelations that pro-democracy protesters under the age of 21 are being held in
Hong Kong & Human Rights, March 2024: Defiance Not Dead as Article 23 Tries to Mute the Metropolis
Purporting to plug loopholes that expose Hong Kong to treason, insurrection, espionage, sabotage and external interference, Article 23 entered Hong