The Chinese Ambassador to the USA recently attempted to explain democracy, arguing for a democratic base to China’s communism.
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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.
Chinese man enters Taiwan territorial waters to seek freedom
Taiwanese officials detained a Chinese man Sunday after he entered Taiwan’s territorial seas in a small rubber dinghy in search of “freedom”.
Hongkongers Race To Archive Democracy Movement
As the visible emblems of their opposition are scrubbed off the city’s streets, Hong Kong activists are working to save digital copies.
How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China
The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Teachers’ Union Disbands
The largest teachers’ union in Hong Kong disbanded Tuesday over the changing political climate and the continued assault on dissent.
Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Pro-Democracy Singer
Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong has been arrested by authorities on grounds that he sang at a democracy rally three years ago.
Why China Wants To Tame Its New Business Dragons
Being one of China’s wealthiest may no longer be advantageous as Beijing is bent on cracking down on the country’s IT elite, expert argues.