Hong Kong's arts scene fights for democracy

Is the Chinese central government eroding Hong Kong's autonomy? We ask artists there.

Hongkong Protest Verhaftung Lam Wing-kee

Date 27.06.2016
Related Subjects Hong Kong
Keywords Hong Kong, special administrative region, democracy, "Ten Years"
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Date 27.06.2016
Related Subjects Hong Kong
Keywords Hong Kong, special administrative region, democracy, "Ten Years"
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