Protests erupted in June 2019 across Hong Kong over a now-axed extradition bill. They escalated into sometimes violent displays of dissent against police behaviour, amid calls for democracy and anger over Beijing’s encroachment.
LATEST NEWS & VIEWS ON THE 2019 PROTEST MOVEMENT
Brick roadblocks used in Hong Kong protests win design award
Improvised roadblocks composed of three bricks stacked into an arch were ubiquitous during Hong Kong’s 2019 anti-government protests and have now won an award in the People’s Choice category at the Beazley Design of the Year 2020 Awards. The simple design prevents the advance of vehicles as the brick on top of the structure falls […]
How Hong Kong’s government sowed the wind and reaped the whirlwind
Growing up, I was a shy and withdrawn child and avoided crossing any lines. During my school years I did not once receive a detention. The people I was drawn to were mostly quiet like me. We did not smoke. We enjoyed reading, playing sports and building model kits. An exciting night out was to […]
COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS
A Hong Kong law against fake news begs the question: who gets to decide what is false?
The new-look legislature, without opposition, without pan-Democrats and without the limited democratic legitimacy which surrounded its predecessor, is now with us, and will remain with us until September at the earliest. Further postponements of the elections cannot be ruled out. Our Imperial Big Brother does not love elections. The Chief Executive Carrie Lam, timed her […]
Clubhouse app brought a brief flowering of détente – until Beijing clamped down
For about a week in early February, there was a burst of excitement about Clubhouse, an invitation-only app offering audio chats. Chinese-language salons involved thousands of people from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan discussing political and other topics. Sadly, but not surprisingly, this came to an end on February 8 when Clubhouse was banned in […]