Hong Kong

Beijing is using torture and coercion in its case against Jimmy Lai.

Local officials are inflexible about implementing Beijing’s orders.

Beijing is still making an example of a rebel city.

With protesters crushed and memorials removed, there’s no room for campus dissent.

Surviving in the impossible city is still worth the price.

The exiled Hong Kong activist makes a case for fighting global authoritarianism in a new book.

The Beijing-backed law is now used to crush dissent across the board.

The U.S. democracy agenda can’t focus simply on supporting democratic governments.

Sixty years ago, a barrier in Berlin transformed Europe overnight. Today, authoritarian regimes are following in East Germany’s footsteps by barring their citizens from leaving.

The territory’s role as a major financial hub remains despite the crackdown.

Widespread support for protesters may not translate into policy.

The national security law is a direct threat to foreign firms.

Beijing is betting expats will flock to the city despite China’s draconian media crackdown—but they could vote with their feet.

Foreign passport holders risk being trapped in China by nervous authorities.

Hubris drove failed engagement policies. Now, the democratic world must fight back.