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The big gag: Hong Kong’s crackdown on freedom

The Intelligence from The Economist

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This chapter explores the drastic changes in Hong Kong's political climate following the Tiananmen Square protests, emphasizing the crackdown on freedom and expression. It examines how the transformation of memorial events into cultural gatherings reflects the tightening control of Beijing and the increasing suppression of dissent.

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