democracy

Wang Lihong’s trial is a reminder of the determination of China’s leadership to crack down. And of growing opposition.

The Chinese government’s response to the train crash in Wenzhou left a gaping hole for new media to fill.

The US is making a mistake in demonising Iran, says Patrick Seale. Obama should have seized the chance to engage.

China needs a flat social organisation that can take care of people’s physical and spiritual needs, argues Pan Wei.

Is China unique? And could its governance model be exported? Chinese intellectual Pan Wei shares his views.

Fear, lack of information and a government crackdown killed the chances of a Jasmine Revolution here.

China Power contributor David Cohen will be interviewing Chinese intellectual Pan Wei. We welcome your questions for him.

Burma’s opposition leader may have achieved less than the Chinese premier. But Suu Kyi’s less is definitely more.

The Thai opposition’s election triumph should act as a warning to China’s leaders – they resist political change at their peril.

Malaysia’s authorities crack down on Bersih NGOs over fears that planned street protests could spark instability.

A series of explosions across China have highlighted how unhappy the public is, and how detached local officials are.

Despite early fears freedoms would be curtailed after their colony was returned to Beijing, many in Hong Kong now see ties as an opportunity.