Can the Isolated Chinese Leadership be Asking Themselves About the Democracy Deficit in China?

Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

Chen case exposes limits to central power in China

AFP – The case of a blind Chinese activist who sparked a diplomatic row with the United States is the latest illustration of the degree of power China’s local authorities have — and how it can backfire on Beijing. Chen Guangcheng, who served four years in jail for his work in exposing abuses under China.

Activist Chen could leave China ‘soon’: friends

Democracy Deficit in China – Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng is preparing to go to the United States and might leave soon, friends said, after Beijing and Washington crafted a diplomatic solution to allow his departure. Chen is at the centre of a major wrangle between China and the United States after he dramatically escaped.