democracy

Voting in China has often seemed pointless. But more independent candidates suggests a change.

In marking a key anniversary this weekend, Chinese have had the chance to reflect on how far they have come, and where they are going.

The Arab Spring has offered some useful pointers for countries such as China about what works in suppressing dissent — and what is counterproductive.

Chinese policymakers are often assumed to be the archetypal practitioners of realpolitik. But their coddling of dictators is counter-productive.

Western democracies like to take the moral high ground on human rights. Their actions on Burma undermine this.

A Chinese rights lawyer speaks out after being detained in secret earlier this year by Chinese authorities.

China’s economic growth has been remarkable. But continuing to rely on the notion of a benevolent dictatorship is a serious mistake.

Reports China plans to change its laws to allow secret detentions are part of a broad crackdown on dissent.

New Delhi has a golden opportunity to assist in supporting democratic regimes in the Arab World. It’s in its own interests to seize this chance.

China’s government says it will respect the will of the Libyan people as rebels advance into Tripoli.

The Chinese public’s tolerance for the government’s high-speed, low-quality growth strategy is wearing thin. Can China’s leaders avert a political crash?

China’s conservative media have been quick to exploit the riots in the UK to underscore the risks of democracy.