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Asia Insight: 3x34

Hong Kong's Fight for Democracy

July 1, 2014 heralded the 17th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China after British rule. A mass pro-democracy protest involving 500,000 people was held. 10 days earlier residents had voted in an unofficial referendum calling for democratic elections when selecting Hong Kong’s chief executive. Although the referendum was a success, Beijing announced a new system whereby candidates would be nominated by an approval committee.

Oct. 24, 2014

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