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Hong Kong elections
Hong Kong's Democratic Dilemma
By Shannon Tiezzi
Supporters of the Beijing-backed package claim to have public backing on their side. The truth is more complicated.
The Humble Beginnings of China's Space Program
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the PLAN's birthday, China in the Middle East, and the truth about Hong Kong's election plan. Friday China links.
Hong Kong’s Election Reform Plan Sparks Debate, Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hong Kong's government unveiled their proposal for electoral reform and democracy activists aren't happy.
UK Foreign Office Accepts Beijing’s Plan for Hong Kong Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Genuine choice” possible under current electoral reform plan, British officials tell Parliament.
Post ‘Occupy,’ Hong Kong Government Consolidates Control
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hong Kong's government is pushing ahead with Beijing's election plan while pursuing legal action against protestors.
Hong Kong: Taiwan’s Broken Mirror
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
The outcome of the protests in one give the other a glimpse of what life might be like should it return to the mainland.
Beijing Is Winning the Battle But Losing the War in Hong Kong
By Ling A. Shiao
The protesters may be exhausted, but China’s problems with Hong Kong most definitely remain.
Don't Overdo the Pessimism on Hong Kong Reforms
By Nicholas Gordon
Unless Beijing actually does what outside critics fear, it doesn’t help to act like Hong Kong’s reform process is over.
The Economic Impact of Hong Kong’s Political Crossroads
By Sara Hsu
Constraints on Hong Kong’s political future could well have economic repercussions.
Hong Kong's Democrats Should Accept the NPC’s Election Plan
By Dingding Chen
A deal is better than no deal — Rome was not built in a day.
Hong Kong and China: Mourning the Democracy Dream
By Yang Hengjun
Beijing's approach to Hong Kong is a blow to larger hopes for Chinese democracy.
Hong Kong on Edge
By Luke Hunt
Frustration and anxiety are growing as Beijing battens down the hatches on democracy.