China Hong Kong policy

For decades, Hong Kong’s geopolitical neutrality was the very foundation of its freedom, autonomy, and prosperity. That’s no longer possible.

Hearings this week gave activists an unusual opportunity to air criticism in the presence of Chinese officials.

Xi Jinping praised the city for overcoming “violent social unrest” and emphasized Beijing’s “comprehensive jurisdiction” over Hong Kong.

China's top leader is paying his first visit to Hong Kong since the massive protests of 2019 – and the resulting National Security Law that has reshaped life in the city.

John Lee’s background is heavy on security, showing Beijing values that over Hong Kong’s economic prosperity.

Few took it seriously when Xi Jinping first said he would consolidate control over Hong Kong. We must not make the same mistake when analyzing Xi's plans for Taiwan.

Beijing’s attack on Hong Kong’s elite may have consequences that outlast the pandemic.

Maj. Gen. Peng Jingtang’s move to Hong Kong underlines the government’s focus on anti-terrorism in the city – something critics say is a smokescreen for cracking down on dissent.

Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in the former British colony has led to the closure of independent news outlets and the removal of monuments to dissent.

Stand News was one of the most vocal pro-democracy news outlets in Hong Kong after the closure of the newspaper Apple Daily in June.

The measure allows Hong Kongers currently residing in the U.S. to live and work in the country for 18 months.

The move came the day after the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily was forced to close its doors.

The newspaper's parent company said that it would close due to "the current circumstances prevailing in Hong Kong."

The PRC has a long history of remaking institutions, but keeping up the language and appearance of the past.

Beijing is establishing a police state in Hong Kong – even if it risks destroying the international city.

Parsing the motivations, and implications, of Beijing's plan to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral and legislative structures.

China is a looming threat to international order. U.S. leadership in confronting the issue has never been more important.

Today's Chinese nationalism is built on CCP loyalty and Han culture and identity – and thus leaves out a large number of China’s people.

Hong Kong – the first battleground where East meets West – has already been drastically changed.

Hong Kong’s traditional role is changing.

Beijing’s putsch in Hong Kong through legislation is executed in a way that maximum shock and awe can be felt in the world.

For China, the pandemic was more burden than opportunity. 

Beijing will be hoping to address Hong Kong's socioeconomic issues while keeping a tight leash on political changes.

Washington intends to signal its resolve to Beijing, but Hong Kong is not reliant on U.S. goodwill.