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The Fall of Hong Kong: How China-US Rivalry Ended a Geopolitical Neutral Zone
By Brian C.H. Fong
For decades, Hong Kong’s geopolitical neutrality was the very foundation of its freedom, autonomy, and prosperity. That’s no longer possible.
What’s in Hong Kong’s New National Security Bill?
By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
The proposed law, which is expected to pass easily, includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent, building on the 2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
Global Tech Companies’ Deafening Silence on Deteriorating Internet Freedom in Hong Kong
By Michael Caster
Global tech giants should speak out against attempts to control internet intermediaries and use national security laws as a pretext for censorship and surveillance in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation Is Another Step Toward Authoritarian Rule
By Christopher Siu-tat Mung
The proposed bill would go even further than the National Security Law in restricting political freedoms and civil society.
Messi’s Absence in Hong Kong Game Sparks Anger, Boycott Calls in China
By Kanis Leung
Disappointment from Hong Kong fans ballooned into a nationalistic controversy after the soccer superstar took the pitch in Japan.
Hong Kong Begins Work on Its Own National Security Law After Beijing’s Version Crushed Dissent
By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
Critics worry authorities will use a local national security law as another tool to crack down on dissidents, building on the law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
Hong Kong’s Dismal December
By Benedict Rogers
The oppression of rights and political participation in Hong Kong marked new milestones at the end of 2023. The international community must hold Beijing to account at its upcoming UPR.
What Agnes Chow’s Case Tells Us About the Rule of Law in Hong Kong
By Eric Lai
The Hong Kong government’s arbitrary use of powers against Chow, who has not yet faced trial, further confirms that politics is above the law.
Facing a Rigged Election, Hong Kongers Are Expected to ‘Lie Flat’
By Michael Mo
Outright calls for a boycott risk legal trouble, but Hong Kongers are not enthused about Sunday's District Council elections.
Hong Kong’s Choiceless Elections: A Cautionary Tale for Taiwan
By Neal E. Robbins
The end of Hong Kong’s once-vibrant political culture rings a clear warning bell for Taiwan.
The Slow, Insidious Attack on Freedom of Religion in Hong Kong
By Benedict Rogers
As Hong Kong’s basic freedoms have been dismantled, freedom of religion or belief – perhaps the last liberty still just about standing – is under ever-increasing threat.
Why RCEP Should Think Twice About Admitting Hong Kong
By Sam Goodman and Anouk Wear
Current members should seriously consider how Hong Kong's National Security Law would impact their investments under the trade deal.