Carrie Lam

With Political Threats Against Benny Tai, Free Speech Continues To Deteriorate In Hong Kong

Brian Hioe
The deterioration of political freedoms in Hong Kong continues apace, with freedom of speech and academic freedoms now under attack. Controversy has suddenly erupted all at once regarding comments by Occupy Central figure Benny Tai, one of the three leaders of Occupy Central with Love and Peace, that have been interpreted as supportive of Hong Kong independence, and claims by government leaders that freedom of speech in support of Hong Kong is not protected...
April 2018EnglishSelf-DeterminationSocial Movements6 min read

10,000 March Against Chinese Influence In Hong Kong On New Year’s Day

Brian Hioe
10,000 marched in Hong Kong on New Year’s Day in order to demonstrate against the continued erosion of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong, marking that while the democracy movement may have had a tough year, protests will still continue in Hong Kong. The protest included an encirclement of police headquarters and clashes after the crowd attempted to enter Civic Square, the site of high-profile occupations during the Umbrella Movement. At least three were injured, including two police officers...
EnglishJanuary 2018Self-DeterminationSocial Movements6 min read