President Trump was right to promulgate The Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. China’s growing influence has come with a lack of democratic principles.
Hong Kong articles on Democracy Chronicles
After joining China, Hong Kong has struggled to maintain its democratic nature against pressures from the mainland but a determined pro-democracy population refuses to give ground. Keep an eye on this key city. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
“Liberal democracy ‘alien to human nature’? Intense battle for political minds and souls”
Dramatic debate between US strategist Stephen Bannon & French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy illustrates intensity of battle for political minds and souls.
Hong Kong: Carrie Lam’s ‘Listening Mode’ insufficient
From ignoring, Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam, adopted a ‘listening mode’. But, this is insufficient to address Hong Kong’s democracy concerns, says Sophie Richardson.
A ‘confrontation of monumental proportions is coming’ in Hong Kong
The Sharp Sword stealth drones and the intercontinental ballistic missiles and the truck-borne monuments to the Communist struggle are ready.
Bipartisan Democratic Unity and the three autocratic Eurasian superpowers
American bipartisan democratic unity is essential if the U.S. is to counter the rise of three autocratic Eurasian superpowers — China, Russia and Iran
How free societies can support Hong Kong’s push for democracy
Hong Kong has held the line against totalitarian advance on its own for too long. Here’s how the free world can help Hong Kong in its fight for democracy.
Divided Allegiance: Hong Kong’s ‘last-straw movement’ vs. dystopian China Dream
Hong Kong’s leader must “serve two masters,” Chief Executive Carrie Lam told business people in the city according to a transcript.
China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?
Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.
Fearless World Order Under Dictatorship
In the past several years, the world has been shaken by protests caused by the various countries’ ruling-elites and their selfishness. Of course, that isn’t anything new.
Labor movement ‘winning the war of ideas’ for democracy?
Organized labor came out in solidarity with Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, as they called on EU to lead the way in ensuring human rights are eroded.