Twenty years after Britain handed Hong Kong over to the People’s Republic of China, where do freedoms stand in Hong Kong, the territory whose rule of law and free markets have long been a beacon for China and beyond?  Beijing’s recent attacks on the independent judiciary and media spotlight the failings of the “one country, two systems” model and the need to preserve basic rights and freedoms in the territory of 8 million people.  What can Washington and the world do to bolster Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms?  Join us for a report from the “front line” of Hong Kong democracy.

Martin Lee founded Hong Kong’s first pro-democracy political party and is a top lawyer and fighter for freedoms and the rule of law in Hong Kong for nearly four decades.  Joshua Wong led 2014 “Umbrella” protests to fight for democracy and core values in Hong Kong