In-Depth Research and Reports

We regularly publish in-depth research on policy issues in Hong Kong. Whether it was our consideration of the role of red capital in Hong Kong’s political transformation to our analysis of academic freedom in Hong Kong, our research has made an impact in international debate and the media.

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Hong Kong Watch launches groundbreaking new report on threats to freedom of religion or belief in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Watch launches groundbreaking new report on threats to freedom of religion or belief in Hong Kong
The proposed merger of Three and Vodafone raises questions about the special treatment of investment from Hong Kong
The proposed merger of Three and Vodafone raises questions about the special treatment of investment from Hong Kong
Hong Kongers who have fled to the UK are being denied access to over £2 billion in savings
Hong Kongers who have fled to the UK are being denied access to over £2 billion in savings
New briefing on options for action on Hong Kong at the United Nations
New briefing on options for action on Hong Kong at the United Nations
(Updated) New Hong Kong Watch report finds that MSCI investors are at risk of passively funding crimes against humanity in Xinjiang
(Updated) New Hong Kong Watch report finds that MSCI investors are at risk of passively funding crimes against humanity in Xinjiang
New Hong Kong Watch ESG Report calls on Canadian pension funds to stop turning a ‘blind eye’ to gross human rights abuses in China
New Hong Kong Watch ESG Report calls on Canadian pension funds to stop turning a ‘blind eye’ to gross human rights abuses in China
New Hong Kong Watch Report claims press freedom in Hong Kong is "being dismantled" and calls for international action to protect journalists
New Hong Kong Watch Report claims press freedom in Hong Kong is "being dismantled" and calls for international action to protect journalists
New Report: ESG, China and Human Rights | Why the time has come for investors to act
New Report: ESG, China and Human Rights | Why the time has come for investors to act
NEW RESEARCH: As the crackdown continues, UK government must improve lifeline for Hong Kongers and BNOs
NEW RESEARCH: As the crackdown continues, UK government must improve lifeline for Hong Kongers and BNOs
Hong Kong Watch research shows Canadian pensions invested in Chinese companies complicit in human rights abuses and with links to the PLA
Hong Kong Watch research shows Canadian pensions invested in Chinese companies complicit in human rights abuses and with links to the PLA
The Strategic Competition Act (2021) - Hong Kong Watch's Analysis and Response
The Strategic Competition Act (2021) - Hong Kong Watch's Analysis and Response
NEW REPORT: Hong Kong Watch ‘Red Capital’ report warns democratic governments to learn from China’s strategy of ‘economic coercion’ in Hong Kong
NEW REPORT: Hong Kong Watch ‘Red Capital’ report warns democratic governments to learn from China’s strategy of ‘economic coercion’ in Hong Kong
Research: Calls for a UN Special Mechanism on Hong Kong are gaining momentum
Research: Calls for a UN Special Mechanism on Hong Kong are gaining momentum
New report explains why China still relies on Hong Kong as a financial hub
New report explains why China still relies on Hong Kong as a financial hub
Police brutality and political prosecution together are a toxic combination, says new Hong Kong Watch report
Police brutality and political prosecution together are a toxic combination, says new Hong Kong Watch report
Drop outdated rioting charges and call independent inquiry: New report
Drop outdated rioting charges and call independent inquiry: New report
New Hong Kong Watch report exposes widespread business fears about the Extradition Law
New Hong Kong Watch report exposes widespread business fears about the Extradition Law
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New Report: 'Balancing National Security and the Rule of Law: Article 23 of the Basic Law'
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'Political Screening in Hong Kong': A report on the disqualification of candidates and lawmakers
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New report: 'Academic Freedom in Hong Kong since 2015: Between two systems'