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Paul Haenle, Philippe Le Corre
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Hong Kong, a Democratic Voice in China
The democratic pressure does not seem to be diminishing and could have political consequences in the elections later this year.
Published on Feb 29, 2020
Source: Études
For several months, there have been ongoing protests in Hong Kong against the Chinese government. The democratic pressure does not seem to be diminishing and could have political consequences in the elections later this year. To understand the evolution of the situation, we must also take into account the economic transformation of the region as a whole, of which Hong Kong is no longer necessarily at the forefront.
About the Author
Philippe Le Corre
Former Nonresident Senior Fellow, Europe Program
Philippe Le Corre was a nonresident senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Jeopardized the China-EU Relationship
- China’s Influence in Southeastern, Central, and Eastern Europe: Vulnerabilities and Resilience in Four CountriesPaper
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