Graduation Term

2016

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Department of Politics and Government: Political Science

Committee Chair

Michaelene Cox

Abstract

Through a case-study analysis, this project investigates why the People's Republic of China eschewed overtly repressive tactics and instead relied on subtle methods of coercion, such as surveillance and censorship, to mitigate activism during Hong Kong's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement. Drawing on historical evidence, reports, and quantitative data, this research explores the significance of subtle repression and coercion as it relates to the process of authoritarian consolidation in China and Hong Kong.

Access Type

Thesis-Open Access

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2016.Andrelczyk.C

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