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 survey reveals a significant shift in global opinion, with China surpassing the US in favorability across most surveyed countries.
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