AP/AAP January 8, 2021 With mass arrests, running for office in Hong Kong is now not only futile, it can be criminal Brendan Clift, The University of Melbourne Britain accused China of deliberately misleading the world after the arrest of 50 pro-democracy figures under Hong Kong’s new national security law.
Four pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmakers of the Legislative Council have been ousted. AP Photo/Kin Cheun July 25, 2017 Hong Kong’s democratic struggle and the rise of Chinese authoritarianism Kelly Chernin, University of Florida Hong Kong’s autonomy and democratic political system are under threat, and pro-democracy advocates are once again ready to act.
While Xi Jinping will no doubt continue as general secretary of the party, the question is whether he will be able to install enough people loyal to him. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse February 28, 2017 China Nick Bisley, La Trobe University There are many key events to watch for this year in China, but by far the most significant is the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, likely to be held in November. The congress is held…