China's quest for an open economy now plays second fiddle to its national security agenda, dimming the once-vibrant freedom in Hong Kong.
Since Xi Jinping's rise to power, Hong Kong has undergone a significant transformation.
The 2020 national security law, along with Hong Kong's Article 23, has drastically limited freedoms, broadly targeting various activities in the name of national security.
This has stifled free speech and assembly, casting a pall over the city's liberty.
The 2019 protests against an extradition bill highlighted Hong Kongers' craving for democratic freedoms.
Yet, Beijing's quick, forceful clampdown, featuring. . .
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