News Analysis The Taliban deputy head, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanifi, met the Chinese Ambassador to Kabul, Wang Yu, on Sept. 6 while the Chinese regime reiterated its support to the Taliban to form an “open, inclusive, and broadly representative government” after U.S. President Joe Biden declared the war over on Aug. 31. Experts told The Epoch Times…
China Claims to Offer Real Democracy in Wake of US Defeat in Afghanistan
Dr. Ed Feulner: Uncertain Future of Hong Kong’s Businesses; How It May Trigger US–China Decoupling
The financial sector of Hong Kong, once a glorious city, is an important part of the global economy. But the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) broke its 50-year promise for Hong Kong to remain free. This comes as Hong Kong passed a draconian law last year allowing Beijing to fully dictate the rule of law in Hong…
Biden to Convene Summit to Rally Democracies Against Authoritarianism, Taiwan Wants to Participate
U.S. President Joe Biden will convene a “Summit for Democracy” with other world leaders in December, the White House said on Aug. 11, in an effort to shore up faith in democratic governance and defend “against authoritarianism.” The action is widely seen as a response to the Chinese Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping, who…
Canada: Modern but No Longer Very Democratic or Western
Commentary I lived in two developing African countries for 16 years: Kenya and Tanzania. Despite their countries having been wracked by tribalism, corrupting Marxist ideologies, and violence, when you get to know East Africans one on one and in small groups, you will find them looking for the joy of life, deeply appreciative of what…
Xi Jinping Criticized Intra-Party Democracy Ahead of Move for Lifelong Leadership
China’s top leader Xi Jinping previously scorned democratic thinking and called for tightened self-governance before making himself a life-long ruler, according to a new book published in June. The book contains internal speeches not previously made public. Xi’s comments were in response to rumors of a shift to a democratic model inside the Chinese Communist…
Bogus Claims From the Poor People’s Campaign
Commentary The Poor People’s Campaign has announced a “season of nonviolent, moral direct action,” targeting the U.S. Senate with disruptive activities every Monday, July 12 through Aug 2. According to the campaign’s co-chair, the Rev. William Barber II, “The Senate must end the filibuster, protect and expand voting rights, and pass a minimum wage of…
Democracy: America’s Great Hope or Communism’s Trojan Horse?
Commentary Generations of Americans have grown up hearing that America always has championed democracy and opposed illiberal ideologies such as fascism, socialism, and communism. But if you go to the website of the Communist Party USA, their opening slogan (scroll to the bottom of the page) is, “For democracy.” Hmm … Are communists the good…
‘China Coup’ Author Roger Garside on How to Help End CCP’s Rule, Bring Democracy to China: Interview
“You and I know,” responds Li …”The rice is almost cooked.” That homely phrase, spoken in a low voice, crashes like thunder in Wang’s ear. “Indeed,” responds Wang. It is all he needs to say. The seemingly innocuous phrase “the rice is cooked” is a code agreed between them for implementing an audacious contingency plan…
Expert Envisions Regime Change, Democracy in China With International Help
Roger Garside, a noted China expert and British former diplomat who was stationed in Beijing during and after the reign of Mao Zedong, discussed his vision on Monday for democracy in China in an event hosted by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Garside, author of “China Coup: The Great Leap to Freedom,” which was…
Taiwan: A Moral Challenge for Democratic Countries
Commentary It has been reported in various media outlets, including The Epoch Times, The Australian, and The Guardian, that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison mistakenly referred to the “one country, two systems” framework when discussing the Republic of China, better known as Taiwan. However, since 1972, Australia’s official policy, which has bipartisan support, recognises China’s…
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