Hong Kong’s democracy movement in dire straits as Beijing tightens grip


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Since the mass resignation of pro-democracy legislators and the detention of prominent activists, the territory's pro-democracy movement has been facing an uncertain future. By: Deutsche Welle | December 1, 2020 10:45:09 pm The disqualification of the four pro-democracy legislators prompted the 15 remaining pro-democracy lawmakers to resign en masse, leaving Hong Kong's legislative council without any members from the opposition bloc for the first time in its history. Written By William Yang Five months after Beijing began implementing the controversial national security law in Hong Kong, the city that was once known for its high level of autonomy and freedom...