The sentencing of the ‘Hong Kong 47’
The Global Story
Struggle for Democracy in Hong Kong
This chapter examines the plight of the Hong Kong 47, highlighting their political persecution and the ongoing fight for democracy. It delves into the 2019 pro-democracy protests, the imposition of the national security law by Beijing, and the subsequent suppression of dissent. By contextualizing these events within Hong Kong's historical activism, the chapter underscores the stark transformation of the political landscape since the city's return to China in 1997.
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