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On June 10, Edward Leung, one of Hong Kong's more prominent independence activists, was sentenced to six years imprisonment for rioting. On June 14, the Legislative Council passed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235865
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The first arrests under that law were made later that day, as several protesters carrying material promoting Hong Kong independence were detained.
Mass protests in Hong Kong.
Judicial independence in Hong Kong.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229905
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The impact of Beijing introducing national security legislation for Hong Kong.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252844
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The violence was the worst Hong Kong has witnessed since protesters clashed with police during the 2014 'Umbrella Protests' which demanded greater political autonomy from mainland…
This follows local elections last month in which a landslide victory for opposition candidates expressed, more than anything, a public vote of no confidence in Lam.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249482
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HONG KONG: Deploying army would be a last resort
HONG KONG: Election ban serves protesters’ interests
HONG KONG: Violent tactics run risk of escalation