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Carrie Lam

Wahlen in Hongkong: John Lee, 64, wird am Sonntag aller Voraussicht nach zum neuen Regierungschef in Hongkong gewählt
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Hong Kong election: a government executive made for Beijing

Under Security Chief John Lee, Hong Kong's police brutally crushed mass protests in 2019. To this day, Lee has not answered for the rampant violence. Still, the 64-year-old wants to lead the city government's fate in the future. His chances of being elected as the new Chief Executive on Sunday are high. He enjoys Beijing's support.

By Marcel Grzanna

Opinion

Beijing's imperial heritage

At the Yingtai Pavilion, part of the old Beijing Imperial Palace, the lines of history cross in an unlikely fashion. It was in the setting of imperial splendor that Communist autocrat Mao met with Pu Yi, the deposed last emperor. Recently, Xi Jinping used the same location for a special meeting. And he spared no imperial symbolism for himself.

By Table.Briefings

Hongkong Wahlen Patrioten
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Only 'patriots' left in the Hong Kong election

Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's head of government, fears a low voter turnout in the upcoming elections and is promoting free bus transport to the ballot box. At the same time, she wants to bolster police security.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Hong Kong's megaplan of a new metropolis

Up to now, much of Hong Kong's business life has taken place around Victoria Harbour. But now a huge new center is to be built in the very north of the special administrative region. The financial metropolis and the neighboring city of Shenzhen are growing together.

By Redaktion Table

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Hong Kong's resistance wanders off

More and more civil society organizations in Hong Kong are surrendering. Trade unionists, activists, and media representatives fear prosecution by the authorities. Resistance to Beijing's authoritarian takeover of the city is beginning to shift overseas, where former parliamentarians and activists are stepping up their lobbying efforts.

By Marcel Grzanna