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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 Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists

by DC Editors - January 30, 2023

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

by DC Editors - January 28, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

by DC Editors - December 6, 2022

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

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

China Protests Call For Xi To Step Down Over Covid Policies

by DC Editors - December 2, 2022

China Protests Call For Xi To Step Down Over Covid Policies

Protesters pushed to the brink by China’s strict COVID measures in Shanghai called for the removal of the country’s all-powerful leader.

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

Iran And China Use Private Detectives To Spy On Dissidents In America

by DC Editors - November 18, 2022

Iran And China Use Private Detectives To Spy On Dissidents In America

The U.S. investigators are hired under false pretenses by authoritarian governments to do their “dirty work,” the F.B.I. says.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Iran, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Spying and Privacy

China Creating Overseas ‘Police Stations’ To Target Dissidents

by DC Editors - October 29, 2022

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

China has established dozens of “overseas police stations” in nations around the world that activists fear could be used to track and harass dissidents.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Dissidents

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