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Hong Kong’s Protests: Look Beyond Tiananmen 2.0
By Victoria Tin-bor Hui
A fuller understanding of the two episodes suggests that the protests today have moved beyond any kind of sequel to the events of 1989.
The Pro-Democrats’ Landslide Victory in Hong Kong Is Just the Beginning
By Sanho Chung
The huge triumph of the pro-democracy bloc in the District Council election will not bring democracy to Hong Kong immediately.
Hong Kong Just Sent Beijing a Clear Signal. Will Anyone Listen?
By Benedict Rogers
The pro-democrats' landslide victory in district elections could prove a turning point for the city.
Why Pro-Beijing Candidates Could Still Triumph in Hong Kong’s District Elections
By Steven Yet
District-level elections may boost the city’s embattled government rather than undermining it.
The Path to Reconciliation in Hong Kong
By Brian Wong
Hong Kong could take a leaf from Macron’s “Great National Debate.”
The Root Cause of Hong Kong’s Woes (Hint: It's Not China)
By Chandran Nair
Hong Kongers do not trust their government to defend their interests, whether against Beijing, big business, or anyone else.
Hong Kong’s Protests Aren’t Just About the Extradition Bill Anymore
By Yuen Yung Sherry Chan
The protests are no longer driven by anxiety over a “revival” of the bill, but by other deep-seated issues.
What’s Wrong in Hong Kong?
By Tim Summers
Hong Kong’s story is not just about its relationship with its post-1997 sovereign power.
Violence Erupts During Latest Anti-Extradition Protest in Hong Kong
By Christopher Bodeen
Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds but protesters insist they won't give up.
30 Years After Tiananmen: Hong Kong Remembers
By Benny Tai
An organizer of the 2014 Occupy Central protest explains how Hong Kong keeps the spirit of Chinese democracy alive.
Hong Kong Needs the World’s Help
By Benedict Rogers
The steady erosion of freedoms is too serious for Hong Kongers to deal with alone.
Lawfare Waged by the Hong Kong Government Is Crushing the Hopes of Democrats
By Benedict Rogers
In Hong Kong, the law is being used to intimidate opponents, disqualify lawmakers, and limit freedom of expression.