2024-08-01 03:58:22
Incorrect statement. One might argue about freedom and fairness of the election in PRC, however Article 34 of the Chinese Constitution states All citizens of the People’s Republic of China who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote and stand for elections. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-0-12) Author
2024-08-01 07:20:19
NNN - while 'elections' do exist, they are highly controlled affairs with non-CCP backed candidates not being allowed, existing primarily to give legitimacy to the regime. Yang's statement is clearly about the lack of democracy within those elections. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-1-4) Author
2024-08-01 07:23:36
Chinese political rights have a score of -2/40 on Freedom House. [Link] Additionally, 11.5-million Uighurs are not given the same opportunities as other Chinese citizens, and have their rights curtailed by the state, including democratic freedoms. [Link] The OP/MP is correct. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-1-6) Author