Lots has happened in the 2 yrs since a controversial extradition proposal brought millions of #HongKong people to the streets. Explore how much has changed & what next with @Telegraph @TelegraphWorld's series, "Future of Hong Kong"
1 | #HongKong’s vigorous legal profession is finding itself increasingly forced to adapt to a communist concept of governance and justice under increasing mainland Chinese control. By @niccijsmith telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
Decline in barristers practising in #HongKong, partly bc younger professionals moving to work elsewhere, incl UK. One young barrister, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said she wanted to stay, but “I don’t know when it will get to the point where it is unbearable for me.” 
2 | #HongKong has been a major international financial hub for decades, but #Beijing's clampdown on freedoms leaves its future uncertain. By @louisemoon94 telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
>60% of members who responded in recent @AmChamHK survey thought city’s biz environment unstable, had worsened in the past 12 mos. Most biz expected to keep regional HQ in #HongKong for next 3 yrs, but some already downsizing given concerns of its future as major financial centre
.@louisemoon94 writes: "Despite concerns and behind-the-scenes risk assessments, the vast majority have stayed silent on the implementation of the National Security Law for fear of retribution. Many executives declined to speak to @Telegraph for this story, fearing repercussions"
3 | Since #HongKong's draconian natsec law was imposed, the city's activists have taken the fight online & to the UK. Inside HK's new Britain-based pro-democracy movement. By yours truly speaking w @SimonCh15198572, @nathanlawkc, Ted Hui + others telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
From the UK, the HK pro-democracy mvt isn't organised top-down, but rather a patchwork effort as individuals focus on diff areas. In that way, the mvt – which always had multiple leaders galvanising public – has managed to keep its spirit alive. Read on: telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
.@SimonCh15198572's words on why he's still devoted to advocacy, activism re: #HongKong's plight, even though he now lives nearly 6,000 miles away after being granted asylum in the UK
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