Support for democracy is strong in Hong Kong and Taiwan
More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
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More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s term ends in May, only one woman will serve as head of government anywhere in Asia, excluding the Pacific Islands.
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
With new 2022 survey results just around the corner, here are five of the many insights from the newly added data available on the database.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the country’s legislative body are at stake.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Many Indonesians are satisfied with the state of their democracy, and more describe the country’s current and future economic situation as good.
President Obama has cancelled a trip to Indonesia for the third time because of troubles at home.
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