Hong Kong

Beijing Urges Hong Kong’s Wealthy to Aid Economic Growth

As China's economy grapples with sluggish growth, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called on Hong Kong’s elite families to spearhead an economic revival. However, the city’s wealthiest appear hesitant to answer this call, raising questions about the effectiveness of...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Man Jailed for 14 Months Under Sedition Law for Wearing Protest Slogan T-shirt

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to sedition for wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a protest slogan. This is the first case of its kind under a new local law passed...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Unique Path of Repression

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee announced that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will introduce its own national security law in 2024, a surprise given the effectiveness of the 2020 Beijing-imposed law. The 2020 law has been central...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Semi-Democracy and Its Challenges

Hong Kong has experienced a decline in democracy since 2023, largely due to the introduction of the National Security Law by the Chinese government in 2020. This led to the arrest of at least 284 people and has resulted in...