Other Political Issues Since 1997
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | The Grand bauhinia medal being bestowed on Yeung Kwong, a leader of the Hong Kong 1967 Leftist Riots. |
| 2003 | Central and Wan Chai Reclamation controversy Harbour Fest controversy |
| 2005 | The Link REIT IPO controversy Arrest of journalist Ching Cheong by the People's Republic of China on spying charges Ma Ying-jeou denied visa to enter Hong Kong |
| 2006 | Aborted proposal to grant development rights for the West Kowloon Cultural District to a single developer. Aborted proposal to introduce a Goods and Services Tax Battle for conservation of Star Ferry Pier |
| 2007 | Battle for conservation of Queen's Pier. Hong Kong Institute of Education academic freedom controversy |
| 2009 | Johannes Chan Macau ban Consultation Document on the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the LegCo in 2012 launched |
| 2010 | Hong Kong by-election, 2010 Goddess of Democracy controversies |
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