Power Play

Beijing goes on the offensive in battle over democracy

Pulling out the stops in response to Biden’s democracy summit, China touts the superiority of its model while attacking America’s shortcomings. The campaign will continue but whether it succeeds is questionable.

US President Joe Biden speaking to the participants of the virtual Summit for Democracy on Dec 9, 2021. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
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Power Play is a weekly column that looks at various facets of US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia.

BEIJING  - All through this year, Beijing's propaganda machinery has been on an offensive against American democracy, relishing mocking the Capitol Hill riots as proof of its failure and collapse.

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