Legislative formalities were hastily concluded in Beijing late on the evening of June 30, and the law went into effect immediately. Most Hongkongers saw it for the first time only the next morning. The date marked 23 years since Hong Kong’s July 1, 1997, return to Chinese rule. The anniversary also marked the first time […]
Author Archives: Suzanne Pepper
Suzanne Pepper is a Hong Kong-based American writer and Hong Kong resident with a long-standing interest in Chinese politics. In her book, 'Keeping Democracy at Bay: Hong Kong and the Challenge of Chinese Political Reform', Pepper addresses debates surrounding democracy and dictatorship. Her blog follows the developing story of Hong Kong’s democracy movement as it struggles to maintain its coherence amid the growing pressures of integration within the Chinese political system.
