Xi Jinping of China has embarked on neo-Stalinism. Experts argue that while it pursues totalitarianism it could also hasten China’s democratization.
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Anticipating global pushback against the ‘China Challenge’
According to U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Coons, a bipartisan policy must take shape for the United States to “out-compete” China.
China offers a belated congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden
Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said China respects the choice of the American people, even if the Chinese people have no democratic choice.
Russia and China silence speaks volumes as leaders congratulate Biden
Most world leaders acknowledged Biden’s victory and congratulated him. China, Russia and Iran are, however, yet to do so, which speaks volumes.
Chinese Authorities Aim to ‘Liberate’ Tibetan Believers
China has launched the 70th anniversary of the “liberation” of Tibet. Its envoys claim China aims to “liberate” Tibetan believers.
Post-Pandemic World? ‘China’s Narrative Power Play’
During the Covid outbreak might have moved the post-pandemic order closer to the authoritarian end, according to a new analysis.
China’s soft power headed for a hard landing?
Views of China have grown more negative in recent years across many advanced economies, and unfavorable opinion has soared over the past year, survey shows.
China Deep Dive: Western democracies ‘blind’ to Beijing’s global ambition
China is taking a deep dive to global domination. However, its ideological rivals, the Western democracies, are somewhat blind to Beijing’s global ambition.
West rebukes China at U.N. rights forum
China has ramped up repression of democracy protests in Hong Kong and of ethnic Uighurs. Western powers Friday called on China to stop these policies.
Microsoft warns Russia, China and Iran targeting US election
Cyberattacks on elections are still a major concern. Microsoft is warning that it is seeing an increase in such attacts on its customers.