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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong: China’s accusations of foreign influence echo authoritarian playbook
China has a long history of blaming “foreign forces” for internally challenges like Tiananmen Square. It is repeating this strategy with Hong Kong Protests.
Disinformation catalyzing spread of authoritarianism worldwide
Seeking to find a way to wrest control of the narrative, Beijing stepped up its efforts to sow discord about the Hong Kong protests using disinformation.
Hong Kong police blue dye protesters to ease their arrest
As flashpoints erupt between protesters and police in Hong Kong, water cannons with blue dye are being turned on the protesters to mark them for arrest.
Trump says trade talks with China have helped limit violence in Hong Kong
President Trump says efforts to pressure China into a deal on trade has led Beijing to limit the violence during increasingly tense protests in Hong Kong.
China’s underground mobilization against Hong Kong protests
From repression to threats of military crackdown it is increasingly mobilizing underground forces and networks to smash the Hong Kong protests.
Impact of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests on China and world is rattling
In impact terms, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests are rattling China and the world and “we may be seeing a tragedy unfolding again right before our eyes”.
Claims of disinformation in Hong Kong by Facebook and Twitter
Facebook, Twitter have made claims of disinformation in Hong Kong by China, taking down accounts purportedly used by its regime to spread disinformation.