News & Events

1C2S Index lingers around record low at 5.7

Press Release 17 February 2020 1C2S Index lingers around record low at 5.7 International score drops slightly, expected to fall due to social factors (Press Release) Path of Democracy is releasing the latest ‘One Country Two Systems’ (1C2S) Index today (17 February), which is recorded at 5.7, resultant of the 3.53 given by the Hong Kong public and 7.87 given by international think tanks. Since the last report, the international community’s regard of Hong Kong experienced a slight drop, while the public spiraled down since the anti-extradition movement erupted last June. In the span…

PoDchat (Jan 2020)

Statement on the District Council Election Results

The District Council Election that has just taken place, more than seventy percent of voters cast their votes to express their views on the current social situation. A high voter turnout is a sign of democracy. It tells us that the people of Hong Kong are still hopeful about the future of the city and are willing to make their voices heard through elections. Undoubtedly, the election results reflected the public’s discontent and disappointment over how the Government had handled the anti-extradition bill controversy. However, we hope this would not be seen as the general public’s endorsement…

Eco Tour(Chinese only)

EMs giving out toys in Wan Chai(Chinese only)

Policy Chit-Chat: Animal Welfare

Community Lab met with Transport and Housing Bureau officials

Community Lab met with the Education Bureau

Proposal on Truth and Reconciliation Commission

A Truth and Reconciliation Commission May Help Hong Kong Like everyone in Hong Kong, Path of Democracy (PoD) fervently hopes we, as a community in our collective wisdom, can find a workable resolution to overcome the current difficulties, which many consider to be the biggest crisis Hong Kong faces since 1967. As a think tank, PoD believes that any proposed resolution must be firmly based on the rule of law, with a clear purpose and broadly supported by the community. We sincerely hope to see an immediate cessation of violence, so as to enable the reconciliation process to commence. We also…

Personnel Change

After full consultation with members and the board of governors, Path of Democracy announced the appointment of Mr Ray Poon as Co-convenor (Research) and Mr Alan Lung as Co-convenor (International). At the same time, Path of Democracy announced the appointment of Mr Frank Wong as a new member of the board of governors. All the above appointments will take effect from 8th August 2019 for a term of two years.