Resisting Democratization in Hong Kong

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This paper looks at some of the arguments for and against the democratization of Hong Kong. The possible effects of democratization on global affairs are discussed. Also mentioned are the new anti-sedition laws passed by China's Communist government and the effects this would have on US-Chinese relations and Taiwan's independence. Some larger global issues are also mentioned in this article.

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"It would seem absurd to suggest that any country's citizens does not want their country to become a democracy. We see daily news reports of citizens all over the world marching in demand to be allowed to hold free elections with universal suffrage. So why do two of the three major political parties in Hong Kong hold anti-democracy positions? This paper examines the reasons for and against democratization of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who holds those opinions and what future possible repercussions might be. Protests and demonstrations of over 500,000 people have been held yearly in Hong Kong, demanding the democratic rights of free elections for all people of voting age in the SAR."

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