Skip to main content
Back to Show
PBS News Hour

What Beijing's crackdown means for the future of Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, a new set of national security laws imposed by the central government in Beijing has gone into effect. The legislation restricts many freedoms enjoyed in the semi-autonomous territory, ushering in a new and ominous era for the previously freewheeling hub of international business. On the 23rd anniversary of the city’s handover from the United Kingdom to China, Nick Schifrin reports.

Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
Season
May 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
May 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 10, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
May 10, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 4, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
May 4, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Active loading indicator