Russian and Chinese Ambassadors have written an op-ed expressing anger at their exclusion from the upcoming summit of democracies.
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Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars
“Revolution of Our Times,” a Hong Kong protest film directed by Kiwi Chow, has won an award at the Chinese-Language Oscars in Taiwan.
China’s ‘unequivocal stand against Western democracy’
The CCP’s new resolution shows how Xi Jinping is trying to lead China along a different route to global supremacy than Western models.
Credentials of China’s ‘whole-process democracy’ in doubt
In sharp contrast to China’s CCP’s claim to democratic credentials Xi Jinping emerged from a party conclave this week more autocratic.
The World Is Fed Up With China’s Belligerence
Democracies are no longer as concerned as they once were about offending a fragile Beijing as the world grows tired of China’s belligerence.
US Urges China to Allow Journalists Freedom at Beijing Olympics
The United States has asked China’s communist regime not to limit access or mobility of journalists covering the 2022 Winter Olympics.
China Attempts to Block Cultural Events in Germany, Italy
Chinese diplomats’ attempts to cancel cultural events they deem critical of Beijing recently succeeded in Germany, failing in Italy.
How Hong Kong’s Elite Turned on Democracy
Some key figures in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement now advocate for the abolition of Hong Kong’s limited voting rights.
Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China Over Censorship Concerns
Microsoft will close LinkedIn in China later this year over significantly more challenging environment, the company announced Thursday.
Chinese Ambassador To The United States Explains Democracy
The Chinese Ambassador to the USA recently attempted to explain democracy, arguing for a democratic base to China’s communism.