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2026

Statement | When a Government Starts Fearing Books, the Whole Society Loses Its Freedom: In Solidarity with Hong Kong’s Independent Bookstores

Statement 2026-07-17

Statement | When a Government Starts Fearing Books, the Whole Society Loses Its Freedom: In Solidarity with Hong Kong’s Independent Bookstores

Following raids on Hunter Bookstore, Have A Nice Stay, and Field Bookstore, the New School for Democracy Association voices grave concern over Hong Kong's shrinking publishing and cultural freedom.

Memorial Vigil | Mourning Lobga Rangzen’s Self-Immolation, Protesting the PRC Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress

Event Recap 2026-07-16

Memorial Vigil | Mourning Lobga Rangzen’s Self-Immolation, Protesting the PRC Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress

The New School for Democracy Association joined a Taipei vigil mourning Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated before the UN in protest of Chinese assimilation policy.