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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.

Covid-19 Threatens Detained Hong Kong Democracy Leaders

by DC Editors - March 8, 2022

Covid-19 Threatens Detained Hong Kong Democracy Leaders

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Hong Kong. The spread of the virus poses a serious threat to detained pro-democracy campaigners.

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

Social Media Apps In China Ban Jokes About Ukraine

by DC Editors - February 28, 2022

Social Media Apps In China Ban Jokes About Ukraine

Against the backdrop of Russian invasion, major Chinese social media apps said they are clamping down on misinformation on Ukraine.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, China, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Ukraine

China Subjects Tibetans To ‘Re-Education’ And Tightens Restrictions

by DC Editors - February 26, 2022

China Subjects Tibetans To ‘Re-Education’ And Tightens Restrictions

Following the demolition of two massive Buddha statues, Chinese authorities in Tibet have initiated a massive ‘re-education’ campaign.

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

China And Russia Are Arming The Myanmar Junta

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

China And Russia Are Arming The Myanmar Junta

The military junta in Myanmar is still receiving fighters jets and armored vehicles used against civilians since last year’s coup.

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

How China’s Economic Power Leads To Self-Censorship In Hollywood

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

How China's Economic Power Leads To Self-Censorship In Hollywood

Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel argues that today’s Hollywood blockbusters are now tailored to appeal to Chinese audiences.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Artwork

How Bots And Fake Accounts Push China’s Vision of Olympics

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

How Bots And Fake Accounts Push China’s Vision of Olympics

China is hosting the Winter Olympics. Online, the country’s propagandists have promoted a vision of the Games free of hostility or controversy.

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

In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?

HE Ou Jianhong and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador recently traded praises raising questions about China’s motives in Latin America.

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

Hong Kong Youth Activists Continue To Live In Fear

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

Hong Kong Youth Activists Continue To Live In Fear

Those identified from protests in 2019 face continuing fears of retribution under the now-authoritarian regime in Hong Kong.

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

Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored

Since she announced she would compete in the Olympics on the Chinese team, controversy has surrounded Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born skier.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Celebrity Politics, China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech

China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril

A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.

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

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