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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in China.​ China is not a democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, the "CCP has a monopoly on political power and its Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) sets government and party policy". As the world's biggest population, democracy in China is vital for our collective future. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on notable opponents of the government Ai Weiwei and Che Guangcheng.

Hong Kong To Slash Locally Elected Seats

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong To Slash Locally Elected Seats

Hong Kong plans to reduce the number of directly elected seats in district councils to prevent activists from gaining power.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Hong Kong

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Iran, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology, Worldwide

China In New Heavy Prison Sentences For Human Rights Activists

April 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China In New Heavy Prison Sentences For Human Rights Activists

Disgraceful sentencing of prominent Chinese human rights defenders Zhiyong and Jiaxi is a blatant violation of their rights to freedom of expression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

With the arrest of Japanese photographer Michiko Kiseki Hong Kong’s media repression has been expanded to foreign journalists.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Journalism and Free Speech

How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China

January 28, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech

China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Burma Junta Dissolves Suu Kyi's Party, Much Of Opposition

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

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

December 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Chinese Users Play Cat-And-Mouse With Censors Amid Protests

December 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China In New Heavy Prison Sentences For Human Rights Activists

Chinese protesters calling for the removal of COVID-19 restrictions have resorted to playing cat-and-mouse on the internet with authorities.

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

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