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Jay Ambrose: China, a major US threat, resorts to a balloon

On top of genocide of Chinese Muslims, crushing Hong Kong’s democracy and plans to take over enterprising and happily independent Taiwan, the super-ambitious, totalitarian, morally misinformed Chinese Communist Party has been coming after the United States in every way imaginable. Intellectual property? They steal it. Trade deals? They cheat. Now…

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023

Disney+ in Hong Kong Drops 'Simpsons' Episode with 'Forced Labor' Mention

An episode of "The Simpsons" that refers to "forced labor camps" in China is nowhere to be found on the Disney+ streaming service in Hong Kong amid growing censorship concerns in the city. Hong Kong once boasted significant artistic and cultural freedoms compared to mainland China, but authorities have clamped…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

SNP critics of gender recognition law should not have to leave party – Sturgeon

The First Minister said disagreements over the issue are ‘internal party democracy’.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Inaugural Canberra Forum trials grassroots democracy

Canberrans spoke up about the hot topics they want advocated for in Parliament.

The Canberra Times · Feb 6, 2023

New Israeli Government's Judicial Reforms are not Anti-Democratic—But they May Create a Tyranny of the Majority

By destroying judicial review, they would empower the narrow right-wing majority to violate the rights of minorities.

Reason · Feb 5, 2023

Hong Kong's largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock

HONG KONG - The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city.

Bangkok Post · Feb 5, 2023

Red shirt loyalists seen as 'a subdued force'

Pheu Thai is looking to end the rule of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who has expressed hopes to carry on in office for a maximum of two years, by scoring a landslide win in the next general election.

Bangkok Post · Feb 4, 2023

Govt more democratic this year, survey finds

The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post · Feb 4, 2023

Albanese says Indigenous voice next step in reconciliation and opponents ‘trying to start a culture war’

In a speech on Sunday, PM to argue referendum comes at a time of increasing polarisation when democracy needs to be ‘protected’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023

Hong Kong 47: trial of dozens in pro-democracy movement set to begin under national security laws

Group of legislators, activists and community workers are accused of holding unofficial pre-election primaries that authorities say constitutes subversion

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023