Hong Kong has seen several months of pro-democracy protests - and China appears to be tightening its grip. The protests began in June over plans - later put on ice, and finally withdrawn in September - that would have allowed extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China. They then spread to reflect wider demands for democratic reform, and an inquiry into alleged police brutality. Now, China is proposing to introduce a new national security law, which critics believe could be used to crack down on rights and political activists.

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China's overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system is being seen as a watershed moment by those who fear Beijing's encroaching influence on the city. Recent changes ensure that only "patriots" loyal to the mainland can end up in positions of power. To those hoping Hong Kong might move towards greater democracy, it feels like the final blow. Many people simply don't want to talk anymore. In fact, over the past few years it has become harder and harder to get ordinary people to speak their mind about the city's relationship with the mainland.