Democratic development in Hong Kong

Three Asian men with short, dark hair wear face masks, the man in the middle wears glasses.

‘We will stand firm’ in fight for democracy in Hong Kong, former party chair says

Hong Kong politics

Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, resigned Wednesday after the Hong Kong government disqualified four fellow party members. He believes Beijing’s latest crackdown marks the end of the “one country, two systems” model for Hong Kong.

People attend a rally in support of demonstrators protesting against proposed extradition bill with China, in Hong Kong, China, June 14, 2019.

Hongkongers wield ‘people power’ to protest extradition to mainland

Global Politics
Pro-democracy demonstrators wearing Anonymous masks hold placards during a protest march demanding universal suffrage for Macau on May 1, 2012. The placard reads "Vote for Chief Executive."

First Hong Kong, now Macau — China’s former Western colonies demand democracy and face crackdowns

Justice