
The longer arm of the law: Hong Kong
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Escalating Crackdown: The National Security Law in Hong Kong
This chapter examines the intensifying enforcement of Hong Kong's national security law, marked by the arrest of 53 individuals, including a foreign citizen and a local democracy activist. It explores the law's implications for political dissent and the ramifications for pro-democratic movements in the region. The discussion highlights the tension between the populace's desire for democracy and the authoritarian measures imposed by local and Beijing authorities.
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