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January 28, 2022
Peng scandal highlights China's crackdown on #MeToo movement
topic:Women’s rights
by:Sasha Kong
In China, women speaking out against their male aggressors are routinely silenced and can face serious repercussions. Even if they're famous.
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January 19, 2022
A new era for women's rights in China?
topic:Women’s rights
by:Sasha Kong
As China considers amending its national women's rights law, many fear that the move would be nothing but "lip service."
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January 11, 2022
Another major blow to press freedom in Hong Kong
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Sasha Kong
Press freedom in Hong Kong continues to come under attack as arrests and intimidation of pro-democracy journalists persist.
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January 06, 2022
Tiananmen Square Massacre commemoration bans rattle Hong Kong
topic:Democracy
by:Sasha Kong
The University of Hong Kong removed a statue commemorating the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and it wasn't the only institution to do so.
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January 03, 2022
Fighting for democracy, Hong Kong residents boycott elections
topic:Election
by:Sasha Kong
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong's legislature, residents resort to election boycotts to protect the city's last vestiges of democracy.
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December 28, 2021
Is China's reforestation plan realistic?
topic:Deforestation
by:Sasha Kong
At COP 26, China pledged to plant forests the size of Belgium for each of the next 5 years. But could it overcome the obstacles in its path?
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December 23, 2021
Pride-friendly at home, queerphobic in China
topic:LGBT Rights
by:Sasha Kong
Customers are watching: TikTok, Coca-Cola and H&M are among several multinational companies called out on their neglect of LGBTQ+ employees in China.
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December 08, 2021
As Hong Kong slaughters wild boars, questions of biodiversity loom
topic:Animal Cruelty
by:Sasha Kong
Hong Kong's wild boar cull is alarming animal rights activists and environmental NGOs.
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November 26, 2021
How press freedom in Hong Kong suffocates under China
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Sasha Kong
Under the grip of China's rule, journalists and media platforms in Hong Kong face increasing abuse and persecution.
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November 20, 2021
Hong Kong artists under attack: "Freedom of expression is eroding"
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Sasha Kong
Hong Kong's leadership is actively censoring local artists, imposing fines and arrests on anyone deemed a 'threat' to national security.
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November 11, 2021
China nationalises Hong Kong, one school at a time
topic:Democracy
by:Sasha Kong
China continues to tighten its grip on Hong Kong, this time by brainwashing students.
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November 05, 2021
Murky future for Human Rights NGOs in Hong Kong
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Sasha Kong
Amnesty International has closed its Hong Kong office after 40 years due to the state's mounting crackdown on dissent.
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