The Pro-Democracy Movement in Hong Kong
The pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong has faced mounting pressure, as Beijing passes new security laws that further restrict political space in the special administrative region. After multiple rounds of sustained protest, especially in 2014 and 2019, the 2020 and 2024 National Security Laws have led to the arrest of pro-democracy figures, restriction of major news outlets, and reductions in academic freedom. CAD Graduate Assistant Taylor Martin traces the cycle of protest and legal crackdown, and provides broader context with public opinion analysis, in a CAD Research Brief.
