In this talk, The Fight for Democracy: Journey of a Political Scientist Witnessing the Fall of Hong Kong," Nathan Law, an activist and former legislator from Hong Kong and currently in exile and based in London will share his journey as the leader of the largest student-led movements in the recent Hong Kong history.
Drawing from his personal experiences, Nathan Law will share insights on the collective efforts for the fight of democracy in Hong Kong and discuss the implications of the Chinese Communist Party's various policy implementations, including the National Security Law, on the future of Hong Kong.
- How have the protests in the last decade, ranging from the Umbrella Revolution to the Anti-Extradition Law movement shaped the political lives and futures of Hong Kongers?
- How might Hong Kong attain democracy and freedom?
- Where do pro-democracy Hong Kongers go from now?
- What are the political implications for China in the global order given its recent human rights record, including the suppression of the student-led movements in Hong Kong?
A rare opportunity to hear from an activist who has strived for democracy and freedom in Hong Kong! Followed by the talk and the Q&A will be book-signing of Nathan Law's newest book, Freedom: How we Lose it and how we Fight Back.
*Tickets will be checked at the entrance when the door opens at 6:00pm. We kindly ask participants to not take photos of the audience members at the talk.
