Hong Kong democracy

Beijing may explore allowing a limited, managed style of democracy – one that ensures a toothless opposition, in the style of Putin’s Russia.

By forcing out pro-democracy legislators, authorities have snuffed out one of the last official channels for voicing dissent and holding the government accountable.

Many in the Hong Kong protest movement saw Donald Trump as their only hope, but they shouldn’t give up on the Biden administration.

The divergent fates of 20-something activists Wong, Agnes Chow, and Nathan Law demonstrate the new reality for Hong Kong’s young democrats.

Banned candidates. Arrested lawmakers. Cancelled elections. What remains of democracy in Hong Kong?

Carrie Lam’s public health postponement of the polls must be exposed for the cynical farce that it is.

Stacking the deck against pro-democrats apparently wasn’t enough for the Hong Kong government.

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

There is little the United States can do to prevent Beijing from exerting control; Washington should instead do good by the people of Hong Kong.

The fracas, centered on control of the House Committee, pitted pro-democracy and pro-Beijing faction against each other.

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