democracy

The mystery continues surrounding detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, with family members still in the dark.

The recent crackdown on activists by Chinese authorities is reminiscent of the last set of colour revolutions.

Artist Ai Weiwei is detained as part of what some say is the biggest crackdown on activists in China in a decade.

The Jasmine rallies may have been snuffed out in China. But an overbearing government could still spark anger.

China’s top legislator, Wu Bangguo, says Western-style democracy would cause an ‘abyss of disorder.’

Few in China actually know about the Jasmine rallies called for each Sunday in Beijing’s Wangfujing.

Police were out in force in Beijing and elsewhere Sunday after the latest call for a Chinese Jasmine Revolution.

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi praises the Tiananmen crackdown on protesters. It’s praise China can do without.

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi praises the Tiananmen crackdown on protesters. It’s praise China can do without.

A big show of police force in major cities follows Internet calls for a Chinese Jasmine Revolution.

Is Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev developing a soft spot for democracy in his old age? Don’t hold your breath, says Joshua Kucera.

Without the openness that comes with democracy, China’s relations with the US and its neighbours are destined to be tense at best.