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Could Hong Kong crisis affect all of Asia?

Hong Kong has been critically hit by a series of violent protests and riots since June. This vibrant city is now faced with a severe political crisis leading to economic slowdown and social unrest.

Is the crisis of capitalism a crisis of democracy?

Globalisation has many winners, but there are losers too, and they are taking to the streets around the world. The list of countries where there is unrest spans the globe: Hong Kong, Lebanon, France, Chile and Ecuador.

Colour revolution with Hong Kong’s characteristics

The violent protests in Hong Kong over the past seven months have significantly rocked the economy, legitimacy, and society of this financial centre of Asia. It is very alarming and a challenge for the Hong Kong government to take appropriate and effective intervention to curb the protests.

HK-style violence to impact Western system

But this weekend, at least three important cities in the world witnessed serious violence, and Hong Kong was just one of them. Similar violent attacks also took place in Catalonia of Spain and Santiago of Chile.

Global brands better stay away from politics

Daryl Morey, general manager of the US’ National Basketball Association (NBA) team the Houston Rockets, has obviously got himself into trouble. He tweeted a photo saying “fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong” on Saturday while accompanying his team in Tokyo.

Hong Kong’s 2019 Turmoil: A Dismal Future?

The turmoil currently sweeping Hong Kong is driven primarily by four main causes. One, fear of Beijing’s growing control. Two, concern over the erosion of its “freedoms and autonomy”. Three, the very high costs of living. Four, Western interference.

Call for foreign consulates to not condone violence

Several Hong Kong groups advocating the independence of the special administrative region are trying to persuade the United States Congress to pass the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. I believe this is both absurd and wrong.

Dirty hands, hypocrisy US specialties

Despite its claims that it is playing no part in the ongoing chaos in Hong Kong, the United States continues to reveal its dirty hands.

Hong Kong’s embattled police force resolute in face of growing violence

Since June 9, violent protesters have harrowed Hong Kong through confrontations with police and extensive vandalism. They have deliberately attacked police, besieged police stations, sabotaged public facilities and assaulted innocent people, forcing officers to respond to prevent further destruction.

Opportunity for Hong Kong to put its house in order

It might be too early to breathe a sigh of relief assuming that the demonstrations in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will end soon. But there are indeed signs, suggesting that the city, plagued by two months of violence, could be on the right track to end the disturbances.

US can’t influence Beijing’s decision on Hong Kong

Political and public opinion elites in the US must understand that although they have the ability to instigate Hong Kong’s radical protesters and make it harder for Hong Kong to restore order, they absolutely cannot influence Beijing’s decisions on Hong Kong’s situation.

Cambodia stands with China on Hong Kong Protests

On 17 August 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement on the evolving situation in Hong Kong stressing that the Kingdom respects the long standing “One China Policy”.

How violence has disrupted Hong Kong over last 2 months

Here is a timeline of the escalating violent protests in Hong Kong since June, which are aimed to trample the rule of law, sabotage social order, undermine national sovereignty and the “one country, two systems” principle.

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