This paper argues that the nature of Hong Kong‘s constitutional and political systems has changed from that of Semi-Democracy to Semi-Authoritarianism. The presentation will examine the reasons behind the change and its implications on the future of “One Country, Two Systems“ in Hong Kong.
Tag: <span>Benny Tai</span>
Challenges to the rule of law in a semi-authoritarian Hong Kong
Hong Kong has been recognized for its well established rule of law. After the Umbrella Movement in 2014, the Chinese Communist regime adjusted its strategy towards Hong Kong and closed the road to democracy. With the end of the era of semi-democracy, the governing system in Hong Kong is now going in an authoritarian direction....