NGO Edson Karl Diaz China Vs Democracy

“China vs Democracy”
Despite its rapid development, China remains a country with a turbulent past.
For decades, China upheld totalitarian rule under the communist party. However,
many believe that China's rise to power has been derailed by their democratic ideals.
Since democratization in 1978, China has become an economic powerhouse;
however, critics say that the country's human rights record is still poor. In fact, recent
protests have highlighted this issue in the nation's capital city, Beijing.
In 1989, Chinese citizens took to the streets to protest Mao's policies. After this,
the Chinese government attempted to suppress the democratic movement by force.
This led to a bloody conflict between the communist party and rebels in which several
thousand people died. From this point on, the Chinese government attempted to
suppress dissidents and prevent its democracy from spreading. Despite this, China
has maintained a democratic system. However, many of its citizens would prefer
authoritarian rule to their current participatory democracy.
Since 1989, there have been several attempted uprisings in major cities
throughout China. The government responds with deadly force and harsh measures
to suppress the movement. They do this so they don't lose control of their populace.
Some measures they take include mass arrests and detaining dissidents in labor
camps without trial. This prevents the spread of ideas contrary to those supported by
the current regime. For this reason, many refer to this suppression as 'Orwellian' due
to George Orwell's novel 1984 that depicted a similar dystopian future as a prediction
of what authoritarian regimes do to suppress dissent.
To counteract negative publicity about its human rights record, China's

government is pursuing an Orwellian style of propaganda to counterbalance the
information they lose in their censorship efforts. For instance, China's president Xi
Jinping recently urged people not to listen to foreign media or social media accounts
that spread false information about China. Instead of discussing issues directly and
engaging in civil discourse, these tactics seem meant to lead to armed conflict
between China and its detractors abroad.
Based on what critics have said about it for decades and recent events such as
Tiananmen Square Protests, it appears that a growing number of Chinese citizens are
opposed to the current direction of Chinese society and governance. As one of the
world's largest economies and a leading global manufacturer and trading nation, China
continues to set trends in its own right - but under specific ideals that contradict their
growing democracy movement. If these ideals are not changed soon or if China
doesn't embrace democracy like other countries around the world, they may find
themselves on an entirely different path than expected by their population base.
Over time, technological advancements have allowed China to excel in several

industries. For example, China leads the global automobile industry in terms of
production, sale and number of workers. In addition, they're also a top producer of
cotton, jute and sugar cane. As a result, China has become an influential member of
the international community through their industrial prowess. Not only does China
possess economic power; it also makes an integral impact on world affairs through its
size and scope. The country is large enough to influence international events but small
enough to be easily administered. As a result, China notes power without threatening
international stability. Because of this, many world leaders seek Chinese buy-in into
their plans for global governance. As one of the world's most powerful nations, China
has much to offer the rest of the globe. Their size gives them power in economic
markets- allowing them to sell goods globally and maintain diplomatic relationships
with other countries. In addition, technological advancements have allowed China to
become one of the world's leading industrial nations. Their impact on global events is
so great that other nations seek Chinese involvement in international organizations.
China's economic boom has boosted the nation's international prestige and
stature. The country is now the world's second largest economy and a major producer
of arms, commodities and electronics. Many see this as a positive development that
will further global integration and peace. However, others are concerned that China's
growing influence will lead to political instability, economic exploitation and
environmental destruction.
China's economy grew faster than any other country from 1950 to 2010. This
growth made China one of the world's top economies by 2014. It also allowed China
to surpass Japan to become the world's second largest economy by 2014 as well as
to surpass France to become the world's third largest economy by 2015. By 2019,
experts predict that China will surpass both the U.S. and Japan to become the world's
number two economy.
Increasing trade with other countries has been essential to China's economic
development. China initially focused on domestic trade but gradually expanded its
foreign trade in the 1970s. Through this expansion, China became Asia's largest
market for imports and its second largest market for exports by 2012. As a result,
China has become an influential player in global trade relationships- especially when
it comes to manufacturing goods for export.
At the same time, increased military spending and industrialization helped

establish China as a major global power in its own right. Through a military
modernization program known as 'One Belt, One Road,' China aims to become a
regional and global leader in industries including transportation, infrastructure
development, and manufacturing and information technology. This program also aims
to strengthen relationships between China, Asia and Europe through economic
cooperation, military training and social interactions.
China's rise has been met with some negative effects on the global economy,
society and environment. In particular, many experts believe that China will seek to
replace American products on the world market through unfair competition or by
dumping excess products at low prices. As well, investors are concerned that rising
Chinese influence will undermine democracy around the world since it benefits
dictators rather than democracies. Additionally, some have raised concerns about
rising pollution levels in Chinese cities due to overpopulation as well as insufficient
environmental regulations for factory growth zones like Beijing's infamous
“Airpocalypse”.
As one of the world's most economically powerful nations, China is quickly

becoming a major player in global politics and economics alike. While this increased
influence could be beneficial if applied responsibly, it could also lead to instability if
misapplied by China or other nations hungry for profit at the expense of others' rights
and interests.

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“China vs Democracy”

To counteract negative publicity about its human rights record, China's

Over time, technological advancements have allowed China to excel in several

At the same time, increased military spending and industrialization helped

As one of the world's most economically powerful nations, China is quickly

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