Hong Kong pan-democrats

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.

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

“Hong Kongers” is its own brand: Neither for Trump nor for Biden.

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

The latest round of arrests, already being decried as politically targeted, includes charges linked to protests last year.

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

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.

The District Council elections provide both the mandate and opportunity to come to a compromise.

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