HONG KONG — From her first protest at age 12, Jackie Chen believed she could help bring democracy to Hong Kong. Now Ms. Chen, 44, is not sure if she will ever vote again. “If we continue to participate in this game, it’s like we’re accepting what they’re doing,” she said. “That would make me feel like an accomplice.”The Chinese government has upended the political landscape in Hong Kong, redefining the city’s relationship with democracy. Its plan to drastically overhaul the local electoral system, by demanding absolute loyalty from candidates running for office, is leaving factions across the political spectrum wondering what participation, if any, is still possible.

Source: New York Times March 20, 2021 10:29 UTC