A Brief History of Silent ProtestsActivists in China are using blank sheets of paper to speak out against the country's draconian zero-Covid policies Dec 12 22December 12, 2022Article at smithsonianmag.com
The Endless Legal Limbo of Hong Kong’s Street ProtestersDuring the demonstrations, young people carried laser pointers, umbrellas, and plastic ties—everyday objects that were sometimes deemed evidence of “criminal intent.” May 26 22May 26, 2022Article at wired.com
Shades of the early pandemic as Omicron tests Hong KongAs hospitals struggle with surge of patients, experts wonder whether Zero COVID policy contributed to city’s problems. Feb 19 22February 19, 2022Article at aljazeera.com
Little cheer for Year of the Tiger in Hong Kong as COVID bitesThe government’s zero COVID drive has left people with few options to celebrate their biggest holiday of the year. Jan 31 22January 31, 2022Article at aljazeera.com
‘Assumed as criminals’: Hong Kong defendants find bail elusiveCourts are taking a more stringent approach to bail, leaving many behind bars even before their trial begins. Jan 27 22January 27, 2022Article at aljazeera.com
‘Crime against democracy’: Danish creator of the Tiananmen statueArtist Jens Galschiot tells Al Jazeera removal of iconic Pillar of Shame is intended to ‘oppress’ Hong Kong residents. Dec 23 21December 23, 2021Article at aljazeera.com
Free speech? Hong Kong trial ends in guilty verdict for protester.The first conviction of a protester under Hong Kong’s new security law underscores how far free speech has been throttled in the city. Jul 27 21July 27, 2021Article at csmonitor.com
Hong Kong awaits verdict in first national security trialTong Ying-kit did not give evidence in the trial, which focussed on the meaning of his ‘Liberate Hong Kong’ banner. Jul 27 21July 27, 2021Article at aljazeera.com
7 Democracy Activists Just Got Convicted. What Was Really on Trial?Many observers worry that China is shutting the door to free speech in this rambunctious city, for good. Apr 03 21April 03, 2021Article at politico.com
Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse - Los Angeles TimesThe mass resignation of pro-democracy politicians came after Beijing pressed Hong Kong to eject four lawmakers from the city's legislature. Nov 11 20November 11, 2020Article at latimes.com
Hong Kong’s Key to Keeping COVID Out Is in Its AirportWill the rapid, intensive testing at the Hong Kong International Airport continue to protect the densely populated Chinese city once traffic increases again? Aug 24 20August 24, 2020Article at nymag.com
Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Anthem Is a Challenge to ChinaThe city’s residents are forging a “sense of country,” which will serve to undermine Beijing’s notion of patriotism. May 21 20May 21, 2020Article at theatlantic.com
Covid-19’s resurgence in Hong Kong holds a lesson: Defeating it demands persistenceEven as a growing chorus in the U.S. calls for a quick end to sharp restrictions on civic life, Hong Kong’s message is clear: It will take remarkable persistence to control the #coronavirus. Mar 26 20March 26, 2020Article at statnews.com
The Other China EmergencyHong Kong’s courts long provided assurances of some transparency, even equity. For how much longer? Mar 25 20March 25, 2020Article at theatlantic.com
One Hong Kong fighter’s escape When protesters were surrounded at a besieged campus, many escaped in the style of Les Miz --through the sewers. Nov 30 19November 30, 2019PDF at Quartz.com
Hong Kong’s Protest Movement Hits a Low PointFor months, demonstrators in the city have told one another to "be like water," but a recent siege contradicted that advice. What happened? Nov 20 19November 20, 2019Article at theatlantic.com
Four months into protests, Hong Kongers’ distrust runs deepHong Kong’s protests stem from years of deepening distrust toward the government, institutions, and the media – distrust that has helped fan rumors. Oct 23 19October 23, 2019Article at csmonitor.com
Hong Kong Police Are Targeting the PressAs protests have worn on, police tactics have intensified, particularly against journalists. Oct 11 19October 11, 2019Article at theatlantic.com
First young people, then bankers: How Hong Kong protests swelledHong Kong leader Carrie Lam acceded Wednesday to a key demand of protesters. But her critics immediately called the move “too little, too late.” Sep 04 19September 04, 2019Article at csmonitor.com
How Hong Kong Police Lost the City's TrustThe city’s police force was once widely respected for its restraint and trusted by the local population. No more. Sep 01 19September 01, 2019Article at theatlantic.com