Since he took power seven years ago, President Xi Jinping has faced a growing din of foreign condemnation over his government’s human rights record.
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Democracy Chronicles welcomes Benny Tai’s release, but urges Beijing to Respect Democratic Rights
Democracy Chronicles welcomes the release of its author, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Benny Tai, and urges Beijing to respect democratic rights.
Hong Kong Protest Policing: Human Rights Watch calls for restraint from Police
Hong Kong protest policing has not been the best due to police brutality. HWR has called on Hong Kong Police to exercise restraint in on-going protests.
Transatlantic partnership can curb China’s sharp power
Two academics think that the best way to curb China’s sharp power is through a transatlantic partnership between Europe and the United States of America.
Videos show a massive procession of Chinese military vehicles gathering along the Hong Kong border as China mulls over its next move in response to protests
Chinese military vehicles have gathered in Shenzhen, a city located just 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the adjacent Hong Kong border.
Digital tools + strategic nonviolent action strengthen capacity of Tibet movement
Change is possible by combining digicom with strategic nonviolence to strengthen capacity and effectiveness of Tibet movement, says Lhadon Tethong of TAI.
Silent Invasion: China’s influence chills free speech
Confrontation between Chinese students in Australian and New Zealand Universities over Hong Kong has a negative impact on free speech for these US allies.
Surveillance Tech Pose a Dilemma to the Dictator: China’s Great Firewall, a Typical Example
Tech may facilitate surveillance for dictators but at the same time it poses a great dilemma them. Democracy Digests revisits some approaches to this issue.
Journalists Attacked By Counterprotesters In Hong Kong
A group of masked individuals beat journalists, demonstrators, and passersby with sticks and metal rods at Hong Kong’s Yuen Long metro station.
Inquiry Sought Into Excessive Use Of Force In Hong Kong
We are writing to urge the Hong Kong government to carry out a prompt investigation into the use of force by the Hong Kong police against protesters.