Critical commentary and analysis on Hong Kong, China and Taiwan affairs from HKFP’s community of columnists and expert voices.
Hong Kong 25: Did it have to end like this, after all the early optimism?
“What changed was Xi Jinping’s assumption of power in 2012, followed by a massive crackdown on political opponents and all forms of dissent on the mainland. It was naïve to believe that this gathering storm would somehow die down at the SAR’s borders,” writes Steve Vines.
Why Taiwan’s welcome mat for Hongkongers is wearing thin
Taiwan, often seen as a haven for Hongkongers fleeing their city, may become less hospitable in coming years, writes Hilton Yip. Recent developments could signal a marked shift in attitudes.
Hong Kong’s mystery guest sparks some bizarre behaviour as Handover anniversary nears
“Normal government has been disrupted, police leave cancelled and so on. If after this huge fuss we are visited only by a few bigwigs of whom most of us know nothing, there is going to be disappointment,” writes Tim Hamlett.
Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee reveals his new uniformed administration
“The exalted reaches of government service are not a uniformed branch but somebody has done his best to make them look like one,” writes Tim Hamlett.