Publication
Jun 2019
This paper explores whether and how the rise of authoritarian China may affect the state of democracy worldwide. It argues that at least for now, China may not intend to challenge the global state of democracy by actively blocking the expansion of democracy or promoting authoritarianism. However, China’s growing global influence, along with its overseas activities in defending the Chinese Communist Party regime and seeking greater international status, have had a negative impact on liberal democracy.
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Author | Emily S Chen |
Series | Pacific Forum Issues and Insights |
Publisher | Pacific Forum |
Copyright | © 2019 Pacific Forum |