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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.

Chinese Dictatorship Arrest Friends, Family of Blind Lawyer

May 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Escape of Democracy Activist and Continuing Persecution of Family of Blind Lawyer Chen Guangcheng Creates Latest International Firestorm for China dissident

Dictatorship to Bend? Blind Lawyer to Leave China

May 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Blind Lawyer to Leave China: Controversy Brings Huge Challenges to Dictatorship as Blind Lawyer Chen Guangcheng Seeks Escape For Family and HIs Own Safety

Blind Lawyer in Dictatorship’s Control, Terrified, Powerless

May 3, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Blind Lawyer in Dictatorship Has Family Detained, Wife Tied to Chair For Days and Fear His Life

Fate of Activist Blind Lawyer of China in Doubt

May 2, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chen the Activist Blind Lawyer of China’s Location Unclear as Dictatorship Punishes His Mother and Extended Family

Of Princes, Blind Lawyers and the Future of Chinese Democracy

April 29, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Future of Chinese Democracy: If China is going to avoid the political icebergs that are ahead, its leadership must steer a clear path towards democracy. The Chinese people are as capable of governing themselves as anyone else.