Hong Kong autonomy

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

Carrie Lam leaves behind a new Hong Kong: less free, less capable, and more dependent on the mainland.

Is there a role for international courts in upholding the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong?

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

From the mass protests of 2019 to the national security law of 2020.

The Hong Kong national security law will have implications for privacy, cybersecurity, data, and trade issues.

Withdrawing Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law will hurt the city itself far more than it will hurt China.

The announcement has huge ramifications, but its actual impact is not yet clear.

Beijing’s fixation on national security legislation is an alarming signal for Hong Kong’s future.

Dwindling case counts, coupled with Beijing’s latest moves to consolidate control over the city, have protesters braving in-person demonstrations yet again.

The U.S. and U.K. condemned the arrests of democracy activists over the weekend.

Insights from Ho-Fung Hung.

The origins and development of mass protests against the extradition bill.

The larger divide between the central government and the semi-autonomous city remains.

Once again, the national anthem is greeted by boos during a football match in Hong Kong.

20 years after Hong Kong officially joined the PRC, the “one country, two systems” model hangs in the balance.

One Basic Law, two interpretations: the political framework behind Hong Kong's recent controversies.

China's number three leader promises increased control over Hong Kong.

Chinese scholars and officials emphasize that Hong Kong's autonomy is a gift from Beijing – and can be revoked.