Hong Kong Legislative Council

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

Following a decision by Beijing that ousted 4 lawmakers, the entire pro-democrat caucus quit en masse, leaving LegCo with virtually no opposition presence.

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

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

Parsing the legislative, judicial, and law enforcement implications of the NPC’s “bombshell” decision.

The CCP is taking advantage of the the coronavirus crisis to execute its vision of completely stripping Hong Kong of its remaining freedoms.

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

A group of protesters in Hong Kong broke into the legislature, while tens of thousands marched through the city.

In Hong Kong, the law is being used to intimidate opponents, disqualify lawmakers, and limit freedom of expression.

The slow erosion of Hong Kong’s civil and political rights has reached a pivotal juncture.

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