New battle over academic freedom in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 2, 2015 - Pro-democracy protesters have retreated from the streets of Hong Kong but education is increasingly becoming a political battleground as students and teachers say academic freedoms are under threat. China's central government and the Hong Kong authorities were unswayed by last year's pro-democracy rallies - sparked when Beijing insisted on vetting candidates before a public vote on the city ... more

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