,
4 tweets,
2 min read
Read on Twitter
When Britain returned Hong Kong to China 22 years ago, the Chinese government promised to maintain “one country, two systems” for the next 50 years. In a new series, we take a look back to see if that promise was kept. nyti.ms/2IZmzm9
What we found was that Hong Kongers may still enjoy a degree of freedom with free elections, a free press and an unfettered judicial system. But almost every day brings new evidence those freedoms are slipping away. nyti.ms/2NlX42x 
In recent weeks, Hong Kongers have taken to the streets to protest. For many here, there is sense of time running out.
The takeaway: On paper, Hong Kong’s autonomy is guaranteed for another 28 years. On the ground, the reality appears far less certain.
nyti.ms/2J3eugu
The takeaway: On paper, Hong Kong’s autonomy is guaranteed for another 28 years. On the ground, the reality appears far less certain.
nyti.ms/2J3eugu
