Graduation Year
2020
Date of Submission
5-2020
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Relations
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Jennifer Taw
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@2020 Lery Hiciano
Abstract
The 2019 Hong Kong Protests mark a critical juncture in the history of Hong Kong. Although they started due to an extradition bill, the demonstrations are deeply rooted in larger concerns regarding Hong Kong’s place within China and its future. The global responses to the protest, from Beijing to London, reveal a complex web of relationships and interests. As the Chinese Communist Party continues to expand its global footprint, the bridge between domestic and international concerns will widen. Ultimately, that makes the Hong Kong situation a balancing act, one that observers can use as a litmus test for the Chinese government’s attitude towards democracy, sovereignty, and social stability. This thesis looks at how China’s economic transformation over the past 30 years fundamentally altered its relationship with Hong Kong, and the national and international factors that continue to present challenges.
Recommended Citation
Hiciano, Lery, "Nearly Halfway There: The Future of Hong Kong, China, and One Country Two Systems" (2020). CMC Senior Theses. 2439.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2439
