31.10.2024

Hybrid talk: The political transformation of Hong Kong

6 November 2024, 12-14h c.t., at Keplerstr. 2, Room 1.81, and online

Dr. Stephan Ortmann, Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, will deliver a compelling talk on "The Political Transformation of Hong Kong" on 6 November 2024, speaking to us online from Hong Kong. Join us in person at Keplerstr. 2, Room 1.81 or online at 12:15 CET (19:15 HKT). The zoom link is zoom.us/j/98717223673. 

This lecture will explore Hong Kong’s shift from a system that upheld certain liberal freedoms and competitive elections to one under a more centralized governance model. Dr. Ortmann will delve into the underlying political shifts following the 2020 National Security Law, discussing changes in civil liberties, the electoral landscape, and the overall governance structure. The talk will offer insights into how these transformations reflect broader regional and global trends in governance, with a particular focus on the balance between security measures and civic freedoms in modern political systems.

This event promises to provide students and attendees a nuanced understanding of the recent developments in Hong Kong’s political framework.