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A Turning Point for Hong Kong

Jul 13, 2020

Austin Ramzy, a New York Times reporter based in Hong Kong, shares insightful on-the-ground perspectives regarding the city's political landscape. He discusses the chilling impact of a recently introduced national security law that limits free speech and political dissent. The law's vague definitions evoke fear among residents, reflecting their anxiety about potential restrictions on freedoms. Ramzy also touches on the emotional struggle of citizens contemplating their future in a city they love, highlighting the poignant tension between attachment and uncertainty.

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Intro

2min

Hong Kong's Security Law Turmoil

8min

Precarious Freedom: The Damocles Parable in Hong Kong

2min

Unveiling the National Security Law

10min

Reflections on Leaving Hong Kong

2min

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3min

After protests convulsed Hong Kong for much of the last year, the city’s pro-democracy movement has been chilled by a new law that some say may change the semiautomonous territory forever. Today, we examine why China chose this moment to assert control, and what the new law means for the city’s future. Guest: Austin Ramzy, a reporter in Hong Kong for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily

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The new legislation grants Beijing broad powers to crack down on a variety of political crimes in Hong Kong and schools are being overhauled to teach loyalty to China.
Here’s how the city’s residents are navigating its new reality.

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