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View news about the struggle for democracy on the continent of Asia where giants of China and India hover large. Asia represents a huge portion of the human race where both some of the best and worst governments coexist. Also see our World Democracy section!

China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot

Before…citizens started heading back to their…villages for Lunar New Year, tensions were brewing across nation over…bans on fireworks. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Protests

The Future Of South Korean Democracy

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

The Future Of South Korean Democracy

[Korea] needs a consensus policy on North Korea in the way that Ostpolitik was embraced by the center left and center right in Germany.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, South Korea

How Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Fight Keeps Expanding

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

How Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Fight Keeps Expanding

Nguyen Phu Trong, the leader of the Communist Party in Vietnam, has compared his anti-corruption effort to a “blazing furnace.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Vietnam, Worldwide Corruption

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights

Indonesia’s new criminal code puts at risk the basic rights of millions. LGBT people, and religious minorities will be particularly affected.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia, LGBT People and Democracy, Women and Democracy

The Year Of Living Dangerously For Indonesian Democracy

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

The Year Of Living Dangerously For Indonesian Democracy

As a young and rapidly developing nation, Indonesia naturally faces numerous challenges among which is the preservation of democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Indonesia

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough anti-virus restrictions.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Shielded By Russia And China, Myanmar Junta Turn More Brutal

by DC Editors - January 3, 2023

Shielded By Russia And China, Myanmar Junta Turn More Brutal

The authoritarian excesses of Myanmar’s junta, which now include the death penalty, are enabled by protection from China and Russia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, China, Dictatorships, Russia

Mongolians Clash With Police In Protest Against Inflation And Graft

by DC Editors - December 14, 2022

Mongolians Clash With Police In Protest Against Inflation And Graft

Demonstrators clashed with police while trying to storm parliament after thousands gathered to protest soaring inflation and corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Worldwide Corruption

North Korea Teens Executed For Watching K-Drama

by DC Editors - December 14, 2022

North Korea Teens Executed For Watching K-Drama

Two high school students have been put to death by the North Korean government for watching American and South Korean films.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, North Korea

Can Xi Sap Momentum Of China’s ‘Black Swan’ Protests?

by DC Editors - December 6, 2022

China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot

China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

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