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Lessons From Resilient Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement
Although the pro-democracy movement may not have achieved its primary goal, it has awakened a passion for independence within the Hong Kong people that will not allow their politicians to be influenced by Beijing forever. The world will be watching.
National Votes Increasingly Distance Taiwan from Beijing
The Chinese still consider themselves to be the sole legal representatives of Taiwan, officially the 23rd province of China. But as this year’s elections continue to show, trying to bring the former territories back into China’s sphere of influence will be difficult.
Yearly Ranking Sees Turkey and China Rival Most Corrupt
Decline this year means Turkey and China rival most corrupt nations according to Transparency Int.
Arrests and Protest Follow Occupy Hong Kong Surrender
Democracy push reaching critical juncture as famed leaders of Occupy Hong Kong surrender to police
4 Strange North Korean International Allies You Didn’t Know
Kim dynasty’s cruelty means that the list of North Korean international allies short and bizarre
Pussy Riot and Peter Gabriel Back Occupy Hong Kong
Dissident Russian musicians Pussy Riot and British singer from Genesis Peter Gabriel back Occupy Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution with photographic tributes
Latest Free Hong Kong Protests Attacked by Police
Shifting strategies from both sides changed balance as Hong Kong protests attacked again in clash
Police Arrest Dozens Removing Occupy Hong Kong Protests
Student leaders among arrested after removing Occupy Hong Kong protest site by dictatorship police
Defending Occupy Hong Kong Protest Camp From Police
Police in arrests attempting to evict pro-democracy group defending Occupy Hong Kong protest camp