This article talked about the process of "electing" a chief-executive for Hong Kong. Ever since Hong Kong returned as a part of China in 1997, the Chinese government has denied the state the privilege of democratic elections. Instead, the Hong Kong chief-executive is chosen through an electoral process, but one that is extremely flawed. Beijing places great pressure on the voters, so the true decision of who will be the candidate elect falls squarely on the Chinese government. This is done in order to keep order throughout the country.
I found this interesting because it so harshly condemned the current electoral system. There are clearly some massive flaws in the system, especially when examined from an American perspective. Chinese policy changes are so conservative that I don't see the system changing anytime soon.
http://www.economist.com/node/21551482
This is really interesting, especially because of the title of the article. It's sad that so many people are subjected to a system with so little freedom and ability to make yourself heard. It makes we wonder how the people of Hong Kong feel who experienced life outside of the Chinese government in a way and who now are forced to live under its rule.
ReplyDelete