Hong Kong Crisis
Is Hong Kong’s autonomy slipping away after the handover?
4.2 (11)
34 mins
Explore the shift from an open, protest-tolerant Hong Kong to one more closely integrated with the mainland as patriotic rules and security measures were enforced. Discover how these political and legal changes have affected democracy, press freedom, and Hong Kong’s role as an international economic center.
Ep 1:
The Promise That Was Broken
From Deng's poetic pledge to Xi's personal stake in Hong Kong, trace how a 'high degree of autonomy' curdled into Beijing's tightening grip over a once-free financial hub.
Ep 2:
The Umbrella, the Bill, and the Law
Umbrellas, extradition fears, and a sweeping national security law collide as Hong Kong's streets erupt—then fall eerily silent, marking the end of an era of open defiance.
Ep 3:
Democracy's Last Stand
Electoral reforms gut Hong Kong's democracy while patriotic textbooks reshape its youth, as businesses flee south to Singapore, leaving the city's global standing in freefall.
Ep 4:
Ashes of a Broken Promise
A deadly high-rise fire exposes deep cracks in oversight and trust, becoming a haunting symbol of Hong Kong's unraveling promise of autonomy and accountability.
Discussions (12)
Cole
Level 3 · 9 mo agoYou are romanticizing violent riots. The protesters destroyed property and attacked police with weapons. Beijing stepped in to restore order. You cannot run a major financial capital in total chaos.
Yani
Level 9 · 8 mo agoBeijing just handed the trophy to Singapore.
Joseph
Level 4 · 8 mo agoXi’s dad cultivated ties with the city. The son burned it all down. Sounds like a personal vendetta.
