Some key figures in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement now advocate for the abolition of Hong Kong’s limited voting rights.
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Life in South Korea for North Korean defectors
Life in South Korea for North Korean defectors may not be as challenging as back home but they face major day-to-day hurdles.
Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China Over Censorship Concerns
Microsoft will close LinkedIn in China later this year over significantly more challenging environment, the company announced Thursday.
Ex-Kremlin mastermind predicts formation of ‘humanless democracies’
In the light of the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence, an ex-Kremlin mastermind has predicted a future of ‘humanless democracies’.
Thai Journalists on Challenges of Covering Protest Movement
Thailand’s protest movement has shifted from anti-monarchy to anti-misrule protests. Journalists face an uphill task covering it.
Chinese Ambassador To The United States Explains Democracy
The Chinese Ambassador to the USA recently attempted to explain democracy, arguing for a democratic base to China’s communism.
Myanmar: UN urges international effort to restore democracy
The United Nations alleges widespread rights violations by Myanmar’s military junta, urges international efforts to restore democracy.
Hong Kong elite vote in ‘patriots only’ election process
On Sunday Hong Kong formed the election committee ahead of the ‘patriots only’ election rule imposed by Chinese authorities in Beijing.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Defiant Tiananmen Vigil Leaders
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested four leaders of the group that organized the city’s annual Tiananmen Square commemorations.
Pro-democracy camp loses seats in Macao assembly
Macao’s pro-democracy party lost their seats in the assembly after being barred from running for being “disloyal” to the regime.