John Mak

John Mak is an inaugural Obama Scholar and the founder of multiple NGOs that focus on building civil society relations between Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

Recent Articles

The Only Path Ahead for Hong Kong Is Reform

It's a tough task, but political change can take place in a manner amenable to both Beijing and the people of Hong Kong

By John Mak and Brian Wong

Hong Kong's Local Elections Create Chance for Dialogue

At the same time, underlying issues remain

By Brian Wong and John Mak

Hong Kong's 'One Country, Two Systems' Model Needs Reform

The political framework under which Hong Kong was retroceded to China has been beset by communicative failures

By Brian Wong and John Mak
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