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Democracy crumbles in Hong Kong (infographic) | 5 years since China imposed a law punishing dissent in Hong Kong
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Graphic Truth: Last democracy domino falls in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats, the last active pro-democracy party in the Chinese-controlled territory, announced on Sunday that it was disbanding.

​Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, government officials and lawmakers pose for a group photo, after the Safeguarding National Security Bill, also referred to as Basic Law Article 23, was passed at the Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, in Hong Kong, China March 19, 2024.
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Hong Kong passes harsh national security law

Hong Kong’s legislature passed a far-reaching national security law on Tuesday that has alarmed citizens and the business community.

Hong Kong's new security law ends remaining political independence
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Hong Kong's new security law ends remaining political independence

How will the new security law affect all aspects of life in Hong Kong? Is Haiti becoming a failed state? Will Trump's difficulty paying his legal judgments hurt his campaign? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Hong Kong a year after the National Security Law; US-UK travel corridor
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Hong Kong a year after the National Security Law; US-UK travel corridor

A year after the National Security Law, how has Hong Kong changed? As rebels retake the Tigray capital, Ethiopia declares a ceasefire. Is peace near in Ethiopia's civil war? Is the hope of the US-UK travel corridor fading as the Delta variant forces more lockdowns around the world? Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on global politics this week.