Experts Warn of Global Democratic Decline Amid China's Rising Influence
Experts in Tokyo highlight two decades of democratic backsliding and the growing strength of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about global political stability.
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Experts in Tokyo highlight two decades of democratic backsliding and the growing strength of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about global political stability.
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A Pew Research Center poll reveals a historic shift in global opinions, with China and its leader Xi Jinping gaining more favorable views than the United States and former President Trump in most surveyed countries.
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