Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion
Opinion
Hong Kong voted for democracy. Now protesters and victorious political parties must showcase its strengths
- From the High Court ruling on the mask ban to the district council election results, recent weeks have highlighted the power of democratic institutions
- New councillors must be ambassadors of democracy in action while pro-democracy parties should draft policies that show they can be more than an opposition force
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion
SCMP Columnist
It’s time for Hong Kong protesters to be realistic about their five demands and compromise, after district elections victory
- Not all demands are equal: universal suffrage is not immediately likely, an amnesty is controversial and rioting is a charge best left to the courts
- Protesters should instead focus on achieving more responsive governance, and push for an independent probe into police conduct