Human Rights Dispatch Jul 1, 2026 Tanzania Bans Rallies, Mali Targets Exiles, China’s Unity Law Takes Effect, and more. On July 1, 1997, the British government transferred Hong Kong’s sovereignty to Chinese rule, under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework, which included guarantees for the protection of rights and freedoms for 50 years.
News May 15, 2020 Op-Ed: Pro-Democracy Legislators in Hong Kong Need International Support The CCP is taking advantage of the coronavirus crisis to execute its vision of completely stripping Hong Kong of its remaining freedoms.
