Hong Kong Watch was established in 2017 to investigate the status of human rights, freedoms and rule of law in Hong Kong, raising concerns with the United Kingdom government and the wider international community should violations of the rights and freedoms enshrined in Hong Kong’s Basic Law and the Sino-British Joint Declaration take place. Launched on 11 December 2017, Hong Kong Watch provides independent, comprehensive analysis and thought leadership on freedom, rule of law and human rights in Hong Kong. In light of the situation, Hong Kong Watch is being set-up to provide independent, comprehensive analysis and thought leadership on freedom and human rights in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Watch will: - Monitor and report developments in Hong Kong and international responses - Provide high-level, authoritative and cutting-edge analysis of the situation - Regularly update Parliamentarians, government officials and the media in the UK and further afield - Bring together influential voices for high-level events on the situation in Hong Kong - Provide an unbiased platform for Hong Kong civil society actors to share their perspectives